Personality, Pearson New International Edition, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (August 27, 2013) © 2014

  • Howard S. Friedman University of California, Riverside
  • Miriam W. Schustack California State University - San Marcos
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Title overview

Integrating the classic insights of the personality theorists with modern research

This text explores classic theory from a perspective that encourages critical thinking and fosters intellectual insight with respect to human nature. For example, it shows the relevance of classic theory to topics of personality and culture, evolution, ego, gender, and person-situation interactionism.

Employing the highest scientific standards, Personality also uses a wide range of unique and provocative pedagogical devices that have been shown to motivate students.

Table of contents

  • Part I Introduction
  • Chapter 1 What Is Personality?
  • Chapter 2 How Is Personality Studied and Assessed?
  • Part II Eight Basic Aspects of Personality
  • Chapter 3 Psychoanalytic Aspects of Personality
  • Chapter 4 Neo-Analytic and Ego Aspects of Personality: Identity
  • Chapter 5 Biological Aspects of Personality
  • Chapter 6 Behaviorist and Learning Aspects of Personality
  • Chapter 7 Cognitive and Social-Cognitive Aspects of Personality
  • Chapter 8 Humanistic, Existential, and Positive Aspects of Personality
  • Chapter 9 Person - Situation Interactionist Aspects of Personality
  • Part III Applications to Individual Differences
  • Chapter 10 Male - Female Differences
  • Chapter 11 Stress, Adjustment, and Health Differences
  • Chapter 12 Culture, Religion, and Ethnicity: Processes and Differences
  • Chapter 13 Love and Hate
  • Part IV Conclusion and Outlook for the Future
  • Chapter 14 Where Will We Find Personality?

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