studies from the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society not reviewed by Baer but which raise a number of key questions about clinical applicability, study design, and mechanism of action, and (7) current opportunities for professional training and development in mindfulness and its clinical applications.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1093/clipsy.bpg016

Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Context: Past, Present, and Future

In this study, we describe a psychobiological model of the structure and development of personality that accounts for dimensions of both temperament and character. Previous research has confirmed four dimensions of temperament: novelty seeking, harm avoidance, reward dependence, and persistence, which are independently heritable, manifest early in life, and involve preconceptual biases in perceptual memory and habit formation. For the first time, we describe three dimensions of character that mature in adulthood and influence personal and social effectiveness by insight learning about self-concepts. Self-concepts vary according to the extent to which a person identifies the self as (1) an autonomous individual, (2) an integral part of humanity, and (3) an integral part of the universe as a whole. Each aspect of self-concept corresponds to one of three character dimensions called self-directedness, cooperativeness, and selftranscendence, respectively. We also describe the conceptual background and development of a self-report measure of these dimensions, the Temperament and Character Inventory. Data on 300 individuals from the general population support the reliability and structure of these seven personality dimensions. We discuss the implications for studies of information processing, inheritance, development, diagnosis, and treatment. (Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1993;50:975-990)

https://jamanetwork.com/HttpHandlers/ArticlePdfHandler.ashx?journal=PSYCH&articleId=496431&pdfFileName=archpsyc_50_12_008.pdf

A Psychobiological Model of Temperament and Character

Interventions based on training in mindfulness skills are becoming increasingly popular. Mindfulness involves intentionally bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, and is often taught through a variety of meditation exercises. This review summarizes conceptual approaches to mind-fulness and empirical research on the utility of mindfulness-based interventions. Meta-analytic techniques were incorporated to facilitate quantification of findings and comparison across studies. Although the current empirical literature includes many methodological flaws, findings suggest that mindfulness-based interventions may be helpful in the treatment of several disorders. Methodologically sound investigations are recommended in order to clarify the utility of these interventions.

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Mindfulness Training as a Clinical Intervention: A Conceptual and Empirical Review

Preface. 1. A Remarkable Convergence. 2. Moral Purpose. 3. Understanding Change. 4. Relationships, Relationships, Relationships. 5. Knowledge Building. 6. Coherence-Making. 7. The Hare and the Tortoise. References. Index. About the Author.

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Leading in a Culture of Change

An outpatient program in behavioral medicine for chronic pain patients based on the practice of mindfulness meditation: Theoretical considerations and preliminary results

Vital Lies, Simple Truths is a penetrating analysis of the ways in which we deceive ourselves. Daniel Goleman draws on evidence of all kinds - from brain function to social dynamics - to reveal how we must distort our most intimate relationships and our day-to-day lives by burying painful insights and memories. This self-deception is our means of psychological self-preservation, the currency of survival in which society transacts. But although self-deception is sometimes benighn, it can also be dangerous and life-diminishing. This important book both illuminates and raises challenging questions about a subject central to our psychological existence.

Vital Lies, Simple Truths: The Psychology of Self-Deception

In her critique of emotional intelligence (EI) theory and research, Waterhouse (2006) makes several claims. First, she argues that there are "many conflicting constructs of EI," implying that it cannot be a valid concept given this multiplicity of views. Second, she cites some research and opinion suggesting that "EI has not been differentiated from personality plus IQ." Third, she states that "the claim that EI determines real-world success has not been validated." Finally, she proposes that research on brain function proves that there cannot be a "unitary EI." Based on this critique, she argues that EI competencies should not be taught in the schools. This article addresses each of these criticisms and shows that there now is much more empirical support for EI theory than Waterhouse suggested in her article.

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Emotional intelligence: what does the research really indicate?

El termino "inteligencia emocional" se refiere a la capacidad de reconocer nuestros propios sentimientos, los sentimientos de los demas, motivarnos y manejar adecuadamente las relaciones que sostenemos con los demas y con nosotros mismos. Se trata de un termino, pues, que engloba habilidades muy distintas —aunque complementarias— a la inteligencia academica, la capacidad exclusivamente cognitiva medida por el cociente intelectual. En este sentido, hay personas que son cognitivamente muy inteligentes pero que, al adolecer de inteligencia emocional, terminan trabajando para otros con cocientes intelectuales inferiores pero que poseen una inteligencia emocional superior a la suya.

Daniel Goleman

Papers

Vital Lies, Simple Truths: The Psychology of Self-Deception

Emotional intelligence: what does the research really indicate?

La práctica de la inteligencia emocional

The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience

La inteligencia emocional en la empresa