Chapter 1 Introduction to Reversal Theory, S. Murgatroyd; Part 1 Research Evidence; Chapter 2 The Nature of Telic Dominance, S. Murgatroyd; Chapter 3 Psychophysiology and the Paradoxes of Felt Arousal, S. Svebak; Chapter 4 Telic Dominance, Stress and Moods, R. Martin; Part 2 Areas of Application; Chapter 5 Educating for Creativity, D. Fontana; Chapter 6 A New Perspective for Sports Psychology, J. Kerr; Chapter 7 Learning, Self-Actualization and Psychotherapy, P. P. van der Molen; Chapter 8 Reversal Theory as a Key to Understanding Religious Diversity, C. Hyers; Part 3 Theoretical Developments; Chapter 9 Strength of the Nervous System and Reversal Theory, M. Cowles, C. Davis; Chapter 10 A Reversal Theory of Social Relations Applied to Polite Language, L. Lachenicht; Chapter 11 Experiencing Personal Relationships, M. J. Apter, K. C. P. Smith; Chapter 12 Overview and Discussion, M. J. Apter, D. Fontana;
Edited by M.J. Apter Reader in Psychology, University College, Cardiff. D. Fontana Senior Lecturer in Education University College, Cardiff. S. Murgatroyd Senior Counsellor, The Open University in Wales.