Personality Theories by Barbara Engler

Author : Barbara Engler
Category : Education
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN : 9781285675329
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 528

The Ninth Edition of PERSONALITY THEORIES continues to provide thorough coverage enhanced with helpful learning aids, opportunities for honing critical thinking skills, and integration of multicultural and gender-related issues. Each chapter focuses on one theory or group of theories and includes brief biographies that shed light on how the theories were formed. The author also provides criteria for evaluating each theory and cites current relevant research. A final chapter on Zen Buddhism covers a major non-Western theory of personality and serves to distinguish this program in the field. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Sage Encyclopedia Of Theory In Psychology by Harold L. Miller, Jr.

Author : Harold L. Miller, Jr.
Category : Social Science
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN : 9781506340098
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 1173

Drawing together a team of international scholars, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Psychology examines the contemporary landscape of all the key theories and theorists, presenting them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. Key features include: · Approximately 300 signed entries fill two volumes · Entries are followed by Cross-References and Further Readings · A Reader's Guide in the front matter groups entries thematically · A detailed Index and the Cross-References provide for effective search-and-browse in the electronic version · Back matter includes a Chronology of theory within the field of psychology, a Master Bibliography, and an annotated Resource Guide to classic books in this field, journals, associations, and their websites The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Psychology is an exceptional and scholarly source for researching the theory of psychology, making it a must-have reference for all academic libraries.

Personality Theories Workbook by Donna Ashcraft

Author : Donna Ashcraft
Category : Psychology
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN : 9781305178021
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 176

The case studies in PERSONALITY THEORIES WORKBOOK, Sixth Edition, help students learn and apply personality theories to real-life examples of typical--rather than solely abnormal--behavior. While most personality texts present just the major concepts of personality theories, this unique workbook ensures that students thoroughly understand examples, and enables students to put theories into practice. The wide range of case studies is accompanied by application questions that guide students through an analysis of each case, prompting them to consider how a particular theorist would view it. In addition, theory comparison questions ensure that students understand the differences between each theory. Succinct, affordable, and accessible, PERSONALITY THEORIES WORKBOOK combines an excellent assortment of cases with critical-thinking questions and greater application of theories to students' personal lives. The result is solid student understanding. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Theories Of Personality by David Lester

Author : David Lester
Category : Psychology
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN : 1560323507
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 196

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Ebook Theories Of Personality by Jess Feist

Author : Jess Feist
Category : Psychology
Publisher : McGraw Hill
ISBN : 9780077171872
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 658

The 8th edition of Theories of Personality follows in the tradition of the previous versions, by centering 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. Changes in the 8th edition included a new chapter 8 on evolutionary personality theory, focusing on the work of David Buss. The Related Research sections in each chapter have also been updated.

Personality Individual Differences And Intelligence by John Maltby

Author : John Maltby
Category : Individual differences
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN : 0131297600
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 690

Highly engaging and lively in presentation, this thought provoking text introduces students to the major theories, methods, research findings and debates in Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence.

The Sage Handbook Of Personality Theory And Assessment by Gregory J Boyle

Author : Gregory J Boyle
Category : Psychology
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN : 9781446207024
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 809

This Handbook of Personality Theory and Assessment 2-Volume Set constitutes an essential resource for shaping the future of the scientific foundation of personality research, measurement, and practice. It reviews the major contemporary personality models (Volume 1) and associated psychometric measurement instruments (Volume 2) that underpin the scientific study of this important area of psychology. With contributions from internationally renowned academics, this work will be an important reference work for a host of researchers and practitioners in the fields of individual differences and personality assessment, clinical psychology, educational psychology, work and organizational psychology, health psychology and other applied fields as well. Volume 1: Personality Theories and Models. Deals with the major theoretical models underlying personality instruments and covers the following broad topics, listed by section heading: " Explanatory Models For Personality " Comprehensive Trait Models " Key Traits: Psychobiology " Key Traits: Self-Regulation And Stress " New Trait And Dynamic Trait Constructs " Applications

Personality Psychology by Jim McMartin

Author : Jim McMartin
Category : Psychology
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN : 9781483385273
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 408

Personality Psychology: A Student-Centered Approach organizes the field of personality psychology around basic questions relevant to the reader’s past, present, and future selves. Answers to the questions are based on findings from up-to-date research and shed light on the validity of personality theories to help students deepen their understanding of their own personalities. Concise, conversational, and easy-to-understand, the Second Edition is enhanced with new chapters, new research that reflects the latest scholarship, and new photos and illustrations throughout.

Approaches To Personality Theory by David Peck

Author : David Peck
Category : Psychology
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN : 9780429639982
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 182

Originally published in 1975, this book reviews the major personality theories influential at the time, including those of Freud, Kelly, Cattell, and Eysenck, and presents the main assessment techniques associated with them. It also discusses their application in such fields as abnormal psychology, diagnosis, psychotherapy, education and criminology. The authors find none of the theories completely satisfactory, but pinpoint important successes and suggest a promising new approach.

Theories Of Personality by Duane P. Schultz

Author : Duane P. Schultz
Category : Psychology
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN : 9781305887503
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 512

Filled with updated research and findings, Schultz and Schultz's THEORIES OF PERSONALITY, 11th Edition gives students a clear and cogent introduction to this dynamic field. Organized by theory, this popular text discusses major theorists who represent psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, lifespan, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social-learning approaches, while demonstrating the influence of events in theorists' personal and professional lives on the development of their theories. The text reviews current work on selected facets of personality including locus of control, sensation seeking, learned helplessness, optimism-pessimism, and positive psychology. The authors also explore the ways in which race, gender, and cultural issues play a part in the study of personality and in personality assessment. The final chapter, Personality in Perspective, integrates topics explored in previous chapters and suggests conclusions that can be drawn from the many theorists' work. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.