Starting with an interest in basic psychological processes, whose complexity is matched only by the difficulty of their study, we developed what seemed to us to be more appropriate research strategies—the so‐called transpositional research—and forged a link between the acquisition of native‐like second language pronunciation ability and certain personality constructs, such as empathy. From there we pursued over the years a line of inquiry that studied the influence of language on person and person on language. While engaging in this basic research we were able to reap incidental pay‐offs in the several instruments we produced: the STP, MME and the MIGIT.
A variety of patient reactions to the therapists' pregnancies have been described. Although the reactions varied, the central themes of rejection, sibling rivalry, and oedipal strivings were evident. In addition, material suggesting identification with the therapist and identification with the baby was prominent. The case histories were divided into three categories. The first group illustrated the patient's attempts at solving a childhood conflict by means of reliving it in relation to the pregnant therapist. The second group showed a variety of defensive reactions in response to the therapist's pregnancy. The third group, unlike the previous group, integrated into therapy the new material and affect stimulated by the pregnancy, thus allowing for new insights and therapeutic gains. Although some patients showed a temporary setback in therapy, no permanent regressions were seen.
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