802 vIII. EMERGING  ISSuES AND  NEW  DIRECTIONS
ality is needed. Despite the obvious benefits 
for the individual and society, there are few 
direct efforts outside of therapy that attempt 
to change general aspects of one’s personal -
ity.
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