Table of Contents

The Passive-Aggressive Patient Making the Diagnosis Anger and Anger Styles Causes of the Anger Indirect Anger: Manifestations Developmental and Defensive Aspects of Anger Restraint Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, and Biological Aspects of Indirect Hostility Pseudopassive-Aggressives The Victims of Passive-Aggression The Pathognomonic Effect of Passive-Aggression on the Victim Pseudovictims Sadomasochism and Passive-Aggression Therapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Supportive-Directive Therapy Cognitive Therapy Interpersonal Therapy Transference Therapy and Countertransference Issues Treatment of Victims of Passive-Aggression Treatment of Sadomasochistic Interactions Bibliography Index

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Presents cases and theories showing passive-aggression is not just a symptom but is the basis of a real, yet much-ignored, syndrome, Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder.

About the Author

MARTIN KANTOR is a psychiatrist and author of 10 books, including Treating Emotional Disorder in Gay Men (Praeger, 1999), Homophobia (Praeger, 1998), and Distancing(Praeger, 1993).

Reviews

Although the mere existence of Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder is a matter of some debate, psychiatrist Kantor affirms its existence and attempts to bring it into clinical focus. He outlines the disorder based on observed behavior and on insights into origins and reasons for the behavior. The effect on victims is then discussed, with a chapter on how to identify 'pseudovictims.' Finally, an eclectic treatment plan for passive-aggressives and victims is presented, one that focuses on here-and-now interpersonal manifestations of longstanding mntrapsychic conflicts and incorporates adapted cognitive-behavioral methods. - SciTech Book News