Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (June 6, 2025) © 2026

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

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Title overview

Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research blends traditional theories with modern research in a manner that will captivate readers. Throughout the text, authors Howard Friedman and Miriam Schustack encourage you to think critically about human nature as well as about what it means to be a person.

The 7th Edition includes updated information on positive psychology, personality change research, neuroscience, the relevance of social media, and more, offering fresh insights into the field. In addition, the text explores new perspectives on gender differences, socio-economic status and development.

Table of contents

  1. What Is Personality?
  2. How Is Personality Studied and Assessed?
  3. Psychoanalytic Aspects of Personality
  4. Ego, Self and Neo-Analytic Aspects of Personality
  5. Biological and Evolutionary Aspects of Personality
  6. Behaviorist and Learning Aspects of Personality
  7. Cognitive and Social-Cognitive Aspects of Personality
  8. Trait Aspects of Personality
  9. Humanistic, Existential and Flourishing Aspects of Personality
  10. Person–Situation Interactionist Aspects of Personality
  11. Personality Trajectories: Gender, Age and Status
  12. Stress, Adjustment and Health Differences
  13. Culture, Religion and Ethnicity
  14. Love and Hate
  15. Where Will We Find Personality?

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