Designed to prepare readers to apply theories of personality to understanding particular individuals who they may encounter in professional work and in their personal lives, this engaging volume provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, together with clear explanation of the latest research. It brings the theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative historic and current biographies. This book covers the important theories in personality research—psychoanalysis, individual psychology, personological trait theory, psychoanalytic learning theory, behaviorism, cognitive social learning theory—as well as the people that pioneered those theories—Freud, Adler, Allport, Skinner, Staats, Dollard, Miller, Mischel, and Bandura. For anyone who wants a better handle on understanding the people in their professional and personal lives.

Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Cloninger, Susan C.

Mental Health

PRENTICE/HALL

This text provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, integrating explanation of theory with the latest research. It conducts an evaluation of the scientific status of theoretical assertions, bringing theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative biographies. The second edition has been updated to include the most current research available.

Psychology & Counseling

Designed to prepare readers to apply theories of personality to understanding particular individuals who they may encounter in professional work and in their personal lives, this engaging volume provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, together with clear explanation of the latest research. It brings the theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative historic and current biographies. This book covers the important theories in personality research—psychoanalysis, individual psychology, personological trait theory, psychoanalytic learning theory, behaviorism, cognitive social learning theory—as well as the people that pioneered those theories—Freud, Adler, Allport, Skinner, Staats, Dollard, Miller, Mischel, and Bandura. For anyone who wants a better handle on understanding the people in their professional and personal lives.

Pearson College Div

A survey of classical and current theories of personality, including explanations of theoretical concepts as presented by the original theorists, as well as more recent criticisms and applications. The book illustrates each theory with two psychobiographies, in which theoretical concepts are used to understand a diversity of current and historical individuals, such as Hitler and Gandhi. The biographies of each theorist are provided and the implications of theories for therapy discussed.

Prentice Hall College Div.

Enlivens theories through illustrative biographies, clear explanations, the latest research Theories of Personality provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, brings theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative biographies, and integrates a clear explanation of theory with the latest research. In the sixth edition, the organization has changed to reflect the current changes in the field of personality, focusing more on new theories and leaving behind topics that have faded into the historical past. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: <ul>
<li>Have a clear understanding of the theories of personality </li>
<li>Identify the major and current theories of personality </li>
<li>Illustrate a real-life example of major concepts of personality theory </li>
<li>Apply theoretical ideas to understanding particular individuals they may encounter in their professional work and personal lives</li> </ul>

Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons (6th Edition)

Pearson

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself–including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography. Designed to prepare readers to apply theories of personality to understanding particular individuals who they may encounter in professional work and in their personal lives, this engaging volume provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, together with clear explanation of the latest research. It brings the theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative historic and current biographies. This book covers the important theories in personality research–psychoanalysis, individual psychology, personological trait theory, psychoanalytic learning theory, behaviorism, cognitive social learning theory–as well as the people that pioneered those theories–Freud, Adler, Allport, Skinner, Staats, Dollard, Miller, Mischel, and Bandura. For anyone who wants a better handle on understanding the people in their professional and personal lives.

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Enlivens theories through illustrative biographies, clear explanations, the latest research Theories of Personality provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, brings theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative biographies, and integrates a clear explanation of theory with the latest research. In the sixth edition, the organization has changed to reflect the current changes in the field of personality, focusing more on new theories and leaving behind topics that have faded into the historical past. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: * Have a clear understanding of the theories of personality * Identify the major and current theories of personality * Illustrate a real-life example of major concepts of personality theory * Apply theoretical ideas to understanding particular individuals they may encounter in their professional work and personal lives Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase the MySearchLab with eText, please visit: www.mySearchLab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205860869/ ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205860869

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Pearson Educacion

Cloninger's Personality utilizes an innovative and contemporary approach to personality psychology. The '3 Ds' - Description, Dynamics, and Development - offer a practical framework in which instructors can focus on research topics- the meat of what personality psychologists do - while still covering the basics of personality theory. Supplements: Instructor's Manual with test items/Computerized Test Bank MAC/IBM

Personality

Worth Publishers

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Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons

Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons

Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons

Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons

Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons (6th Edition)

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Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons

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