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Personality Theories - Development, Growth, and Diversity (Hardcover, 5th New edition)
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Personality Theories - Development, Growth, and Diversity (Hardcover, 5th New edition)
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This comprehensive text, organized by individual theorists,
examines the major movements in the field of personality through a
historic and humanistic approach. Personality Theories provides a
comprehensive introduction to key personality theorists by
combining their biographical information with their contributions
to the field and their ranking among the world's most respected
psychologists. In addition, Allen provides a tabular format, a
running comparison between the major theorists, which allows
students to analyze new theories with respect to theories learned
in previous chapters. The unique style of Allen's book is
strengthened through his conversational tone, allowing students to
easily become familiar with the key people and movements in the
field of personality. Features Offers an abundance of case studies
and examples of real human functioning to help deepen students'
understanding of the concepts. Highlights diversity issues as part
of Allen's humanistic approach to psychology. positive psychology;
extraversion; Freud's meetings with other psychologists; Jung's
dabbling in parapsychology; the worldwide practical impact of
Bandura's ideas; rejection sensitivity; impulse control; the
relationship between IQ, genes, and race; the neurophysiology of
personality (in plain language); and many other thought-provoking
topics. Explores controversial topics, including evolutionary
theory applied to jealousy, whether races exist, and the repressed
memories controversy. Reviews and analyzes one of the most famous
therapy sessions in psychology's history-Rogers's interaction with
Gloria. Contains chapter opening questions that frame the material
and are later reinforced through summary points as well as
essay/critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. New
To This Edition Includes a new chapter that synthesizes the entire
book by comparing theorists on several philosophical, empirical,
and methodological aspects, as well as a summary table that
compares all the theorists at a glance. psychologists in the
evaluation section of his or her chapter. Examines the statuses of
two new factors affecting the field-the Big 5 Personality Trait
Theory and locating genes underlying personality traits. Features
the research results of many international personologists as well
as an extensive reference list, which includes more than 150 new
references to state of the art personality research.
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