Experiences in Personality: Research, Assessment, and Change / Edition 1

by Matthew R. Merrens, Gary G. Brannigan

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471139379
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/17/1997
Series:	Electrostatic Applications Series; 14
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.46(w) x 11.06(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Matthew R. Merrens and Gary G. Brannigan are the authors of Experiences in Personality: Research, Assessment, and Change, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

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.