Using a novel organizational framework, one that emphasizes domains of knowledge about human nature, this trusted text presents the field of contemporary personality psychology as a collection of interrelated topics and themes. The emphasis, as always, is on the scientific basis of understanding human nature. The fourth edition continues to answer the needs of instructors by covering topics that do not fit into the framework of theory-based texts. It features updates on cutting edge trends in personality psychology in relation to culture, gender, evolution, genetics, emotion, self, health psychology, and personality disorders, while providing a solid foundation in the more traditional areas of trait psychology, psychoanalysis, and cognitive and social approaches to personality. Presented in a colorful and accessible format, the provides exercises, personality questionnaires, 'Closer Look' boxes, current news boxes, and many charts, graphs, and photos to engage students in the material.
| ISBN | 0073370681 | | Pages | 752 | | ISBN13 | 9780073370682
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 1493 | | Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe | | Published in | London | | Imprint | McGraw Hill Higher Education | | Previous ISBN | 9780073531908 | | Format | Hardback | | Height (mm) | 262 | | Publication date | 01 Dec 2009 | | Width (mm) | 208 | | DEWEY | 155.2 | | Spine width (mm) | 32 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Further/Higher education |
|
|
|
Introduction 1. Introduction to Personality Psychology 2. Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design Part I: The Dispositional Domain 3. Traits and Trait Taxonomies 4. Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology 5. Personality Dispositions over Time: Stability, Change, and Coherence Part II: The Biological Domain 6. Genetics and Personality 7. Physiological Approaches to Personality 8. Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality Part III: The Intrapsychic Domain 9. Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality 10. Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues 11. Motives and Personality Part IV: The Cognitive/Experiential Domain 12. Cognitive Topics in Personality 13. Emotion and Personality 14. Approaches to the Self Part V: The Social and Cultural Domain 15. Personality and Social Interaction 16. Sex, Gender, and Personality 17. Culture and Personality Part VI: The Adjustment Domain 18. Stress, Coping, Adjustment, and Health 19. Disorders of Personality Conclusion 20. Summary and Future Directions
Enlarge
