Lomonosov Psychology Journal
ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852
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ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852

Article

Pryazhnikov N.S. (2011). The finest hour and developmental perspectives of a “little man”. The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 2, 126-134

Abstract

Psychologically the “little man” is defined through his willingness to recognize experience and change his social status in different communities: from family to his place in the broad cultural-historical process. Special conditions and potential opportunities of success of the “little man” are emphasized, that gives him sometimes a better position — even in comparison with those men, who have greater status (e.g. in comparison with recognized representatives of the elite). The problem of psychological unpreparedness of many “little men” to use their specific advantages is considered. An attempt to understand the reasons for unexpected success of people, who never ware taken seriously, is made. 

Pages: 126-134

Keywords: “little man”; the finest hour of “little man”; psychologically phenomenon of fool; “anti-fool”;

For citing this article:

Pryazhnikov N.S. (2011). The finest hour and developmental perspectives of a “little man”. The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 2, 126-134