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Peculiarities of Behavior

Peculiarities of Behavior

Hardcover

General PsychologyMental Health

ISBN10: 1025895371
ISBN13: 9781025895376
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Peculiarities of Behavior is a seminal exploration into the depths of human psychology and the complex nature of impulsive acts. This first volume provides a detailed analysis of various compulsive behaviors that challenge the understanding of human willpower and psychiatric health. Drawing from clinical observations and psychoanalytic theory, the work delves into specific conditions such as wandering mania, dipsomania, cleptomania, and pyromania. James S. Van Teslaar presents a rigorous study of these impulsive acts, seeking to uncover the underlying psychological motivations and unconscious drives that compel individuals toward seemingly inexplicable actions.

By examining the relationship between instinct and social behavior, Peculiarities of Behavior offers profound insights into the darker corners of the human psyche. It remains an essential text for those interested in the history of psychiatry, the development of psychoanalysis, and the clinical categorization of personality disorders. The work's focus on the nuances of behavior and the internal conflicts of the mind makes it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of mental health and the diverse manifestations of the human condition.

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