Differential Psychology Quote du Jour

"Norman Dixon (1976, On the Psychology of Military Incompetence) attributes many military fiascos to personality defects in various military leaders; but, whether one wishes to focus on ability, personality, leadership, courage, or physical strength and stamina, it is clear that individual differences play an enormously important role in the outcome of military endeavours."

B.RIMLAND & J.E.LARSON (U.S. Navy psychologists), 1986, 'Individual differences: an underdeveloped opportunity for military psychology'. Journal of Applied Psychology 16.