George K. Simon

Dr. George K. Simon is a bestselling author and frequent weblog contributor. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Texas Tech University in 1985.^[1] His first book, In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People is regarded by many as the seminal book on psychological manipulation and other irresponsible interpersonal behaviors. His book Character Disturbance addresses what Simon believes to be the defining "Phenomenon of Our Age." Recently retired from active practice, Dr. Simon has long advanced the perspective that the phenomenon of "neurosis" about which most traditional psychological frameworks are concerned and which was largely an outgrowth of the highly repressive Victorian culture, has faded in both prevalence and intensity in modern times. He argues that the issue of greater social concern in an era of permissiveness and entitlement is necessarily character dysfunction, which manifests itself not in bizarre psychosomatic symptoms but rather in distorted thinking patterns, problematic attitudes, and irresponsible behaviors, and which can neither be adequately understood nor effectively dealt with via traditional approaches.^[2]

Books

• In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People
• Character Disturbance: The Phenomenon of Our Age

See also

• Psychological manipulation

References

1. ^ Simon, George (2010). [www.pbros.net In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People]. Little Rock: Parkhurst Brothers. pp. 176. ISBN 978-193516630-6. www.pbros.net. 
2. ^ Simon, George (2011). [www.pbros.net Character Disturbance: The Phenomenon of Our Age]. Little Rock: Parkhurst Brothers. pp. 256. ISBN 978=1=935166-33-7. www.pbros.net.