Experiences in Personality
Research, Assessment, and Change

Matthew R. Merrens (Author), Gary G. Brannigan (Author)

9780471139379, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 24 November 1997

240 pages
28.1 x 21.5 x 1.2 cm, 0.572 kg

This book covering all the standard topics in personality offers readings and active learning exercises. It gives readers the opportunity to become closely involved with the dynamic research and applied issues in the psychology of personality.

Studying Personality.

Classical Psychoanalytical Perspective.

Neo-Freudian and Contemporary Psychoanalytical Perspectives.

Trait, Motive, and Need Perspectives.

Genetic and Evolutionary Perspectives.

Behavioral Perspectives Humanistic Perspective.

Cognitive Perspectives.

Epilogue.

Active Learning Exercise E.1: A Personal Personality Theory.

Active Learning Exercise E.2: Self-Ratings.

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]