Theories of Personality

Jess Feist

ISBN 10: 0030635969 / ISBN 13: 9780030635960

Published by Holt Rinehart and Winston, 1985

Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0030635969I3N01

Synopsis:

This trusted text centers on the premise that personality theories are a reflection of the unique cultural background, family experiences, personalities, and professional training of their originators. The book begins by acquainting students with the meaning of personality and providing them with a solid foundation for understanding the nature of theory, as well as its crucial contributions to science. The chapters that follow present twenty-three major theories: coverage of each theory also encompasses a biographical sketch of each theorist, related research, and applications to real life. The new edition includes greater coverage of the Big Five theory, a new organization, and updated research throughout.

From the Publisher: Beyond Biographies extend the chapter discussion via the text's website to give students access to further information. Teaser questions in the text direct students to interesting information that sheds light on the theorist's perspective.
Increased biographical content has been added to give the students a more complete view of the theorists.
End of chapter summaries have been converted to bulleted lists of key concepts and key terms to provide a more effective study tool to students.
A new online chapter entitled Personality Plus offers an evaluation of personality theories presented in the text, as well as speculating on the future of theories in the field.
Biographies of ten major theorists illustrates how life experience of theorists shaped their theories.
Key Concepts are hi-lighted in bold face type.
'Concept of Humanity' section expands on theorists view to encompass humankind as a whole
'Related Research' section shows how other psychologists and theorists have added to the theory.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Theories of Personality
Publisher: Holt Rinehart and Winston
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket