Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence - Softcover

Maltby, Dr John; Day, Liz; Macaskill, Prof Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273751166 ISBN 13: 9780273751168

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

The third edition of the market-leading Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence continues to offer an involving and comprehensive introduction to this captivating field. The new edition of this popular text guides you through the subject from the foundations to more advanced material, constantly building on previously acquired knowledge to help you achieve a critical understanding of the major theories, methods, findings and debates.

About this title

Review:

'By far, the most comprehensive and up-to-date textbook on personality, intelligence, and individual differences more generally. Lecturers will appreciate its structure, content and coherence, as well as learning aids. Students will appreciate its user-friendliness and clarity. The revised edition of this popular textbook is a credit to the authors, and should be found on the reading lists of all University-level individual differences courses.' - Professor Philip Corr, City University London
'The updated version of Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence gives a comprehensive overview of historical and up-to-date research in the field, and illustrates the uses of Individual Differences research in the real world. The book is well written, is engaging and provides an excellent introduction to the area.' - Dr Susan Rasmussen, University of Strathclyde

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'By far, the most comprehensive and up-to-date textbook on personality, intelligence, and individual differences more generally. Lecturers will appreciate its structure, content and coherence, as well as learning aids. Students will appreciate its user-friendliness and clarity.' Professor Philip Corr, City University London

 

'A comprehensive overview of historical and up-to-date research in the field, this book illustrates the uses of Individual Differences research in the real world. An excellent introduction to the area.' Dr Susan Rasmussen, University of Strathclyde

 

The third edition of the market-leading Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence continues to offer an involving and comprehensive introduction to this captivating field. The new edition of this popular text guides the reader through the subject from the foundations to more advanced material, constantly building on previously acquired knowledge to achieve a critical understanding of the major theories, methods, findings and debates. 

 

New to the third edition:

• Thoroughly updated throughout with new research, references and examples
• Extended chapters on the Biological Basis of Personality with new material on behavioural ecology, the general factor personality model and type D personality
• Extended coverage of intelligence and mortality
• New ‘career focus’ feature providing insight into relevant professional avenues

Throughout the text, web links and commentary on online journals help students better understand the research process, and discussion and essay questions allow them to consolidate their understanding.   

 

Dr John Maltby is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leicester. He has over 150 publications in the area of personality and individual differences.

Dr Liz Day is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. She has over 50 publications in the area of individual differences. She has also trained as a Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Professor Ann Macaskill is at Sheffield Hallam University and is a Chartered Health Psychologist and trained in cognitive behaviour therapy. She has published extensively, with current research in individual differences, health and well-being.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0273751166
• ISBN 13: 9780273751168
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 804