Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence - Softcover

Maltby, John; Day, Liz; Macaskill, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292317965 ISBN 13: 9781292317960

Publisher: Pearson, 2022

Synopsis

Expand your learning on some of the fundamental aspects surrounding human personality and intelligence with this accessible, revised edition.

Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence 5^th edition follows the previous market-leading editions, offering a complete, reader-friendly, and up-to-date introduction to the field.

The text offers a significant discussion on the fundamental issues surrounding personality, individual differences, and intelligence on a biological, physiological, and psychological level and how their integration applies to the United Kingdom and European curriculum.

Following a thoughtful pedagogical approach, the edition develops the subject from its foundation to more advanced topics, making it highly accessible to students. It also employs a range of updated and new features, encouraging individual reflection and group discussion for a deeper understanding of the topics introduced

The text presents historical material and viewpoints, which along with debates of new and contemporary issues, make the content engaging to read and discuss.

Equipped with features such as the established series of 'Stop and Think' boxes, it aims at helping students consolidate their understanding of the topics reviewed and develop their critical thinking skills.

Updated with 150 new research studies and introducing new topics (such as the Dark Triad of Personality, Entity Theory and Incremental Theories of Intelligence, Work on Trait Emotional Intelligence, Internet Dating, Personality, and Social Media Use), this edition is a must-have book!

About this title

About the Author

Professor John Maltby is a Professor of Differential Psychology at the University of Leicester.

Dr. Liz Day is a Senior Lecturer of Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University.

Professor Ann Macaskill is an Emeritus Professor at Sheffield Hallam University. She is a Health Psychologist and trained in cognitive behavioural therapy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292317965
• ISBN 13: 9781292317960
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 840