Prescott Lecky's theory of self-consistency consists of an organization of ideas that revolve around those of the self and a master motive that serves to preserve and modify the unity of ideas. Self-consistency theory anticipated several cognitive-phenomenological theories of personality and remains relevant to contemporary personality and clinical psychologists. Regrettably, Lecky left few details about the structure, processes, and development of personality. This paper first will review Lecky's career, theory, and influence. Next, the nuclear theory of the mind, attributed to Frederick Thorne, will be described. The nuclear theory refines and extends Lecky's work and will be evaluated on conceptual, empirical, and practical grounds.

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Lecky, Prescott. (1951). Self-consistency : a theory of personality. New York : Island Press, http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-52869333

Specifically, Lecky stressed the proce, s of resistance as an individual's device for maintaining the consistency and integrity of his self‐concept. The present paper shows from biographical d Lta, especially an early recollection, that resistance was powerful factor in Lecky's own personality. Of all published articles, the following were the most read within the past 12 months.

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Lecky, Prescott. Self-consistency : a theory of personality / by Prescott Lecky Island Press New York 1951 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-52869333>

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Lecky, Prescott. 1951, Self-consistency : a theory of personality / by Prescott Lecky Island Press New York <http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-52869333>

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Bib ID	989376
Format	Book, Online, Online - Google Books
Author	Lecky, Prescott, 1892-1941
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Description	New York : Island Press, [1951] v, 275 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes	Download series heroes season 1 subtitle indonesia online. Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-52869333 Peugeot key generator.
Subjects	Personality.

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