Hull's (1943) drive reduction theory has been criticised for assuming (incorrectly, as it turns out) that all behaviour in all species is as mindless (i.e., completely lacking in forethought and insight) as is the behaviour of ...
The field of personality psychology is now entering a golden age of sorts and the changes made to this edition convey a discipline that is vibrant in a way it never has been before.
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"For courses in Personality Psychology" A modern approach to personality that harnesses students curiosity about themselves and their peers "Personality Psychology: Understanding Yourself and Others" presents an up-to-date overview of ...
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Personality Psychology: A Student-Centered Approach by Jim McMartin organizes the field of personality psychology around basic questions relevant to the reader’s past, present, and future selves.
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.
This volume represents a significant landmark in the psychology of personality.
The book explores major personality theories that seek to explain why people behave as they do, making this the essential introduction for students who are approaching personality psychology for the first time.
Personality Psychology: Foundations and Findings is an evidence-based text with integrated cultural references and excellent coverage of the key building blocks of the subject matter—namely, the “foundations”(traits, genetics, self ...
This book will provide a thorough foundation to personality psychology for students who are new to the theory and practice.
This book presents personality from the perspective of existing research. It provides an overview of personality research and demonstrates the relationship between research and real individuals. Readers...
This text focuses on the scientific basis of our knowledge about personality psychology, providing both classical and contemporary viewpoints supported by research and theory.
Now in a new edition, this book expands on previous editions on the study of personality and neuroscience.
Exploring the major personality theories that seek to explain why people behave as they do in eight reader-friendly chapters, this is an essential introduction for students who are approaching personality psychology for the first time.
Personality Psychology: Domains of Knowledge about Human Nature
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Personality Psychology: Foundations and Findings is an evidence-based text with integrated cultural references and excellent coverage of the key building blocks of the subject matter--namely, the "foundations"(traits, genetics, self and ...