About the Theory

This page points to resources about Reversal Theory.

Pages Within This Site:

• On a certain blindness in modern psychology: An article by Dr. Michael Apter in The Psychologist, 2003, 16(9), 474-475. Reprinted with permission.
• Reversal Theory Questions and Answers: Introduction to the theory in Frequently Asked Questions format.
• Reversal Theory Glossary: Listing of key terms related to the theory.
• Thesaurus: English-French: Table with a translation of key terms between English and French.
• Bibliography: Full list of books, chapters, papers, and dissertations written about Reversal Theory.

Other Resources (new window will open):

• Understanding Reversal Theory: An Interactive Programme: An interactive tool to teach key ideas of reversal theory.
• Reversal Theory Training Site: A stand-alone Reversal Theory website that uses audio slideshows and videos to teach the key ideas of reversal theory (Note: Uses popular terms for states rather than academic).
• Shaping Motivation and Emotion in Technology Teams. Overview article published in CrossTalk Magazine, the Journal of Defense Software Engineering, 20(11): 10-13.