An Introduction to Theories of Personality - Hardcover

Hergenhahn B

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9780136061205: An Introduction to Theories of Personality

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136061206 ISBN 13: 9780136061205

Publisher: Simon Schuster Trade, 1994

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Summarizes major theories of personality and assumes that the best understanding of personality is derived from a number of viewpoints. The text includes class-tested experiential exercises and biographical sketches of each theorist which aim to help students relate to the theories. New topics in this edition include Bouchard's research on genetic influence on personality and Bandura's views on media, freedom, determinism and the mind-body relationship.

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This widely adopted introduction to theories of personality summarizes the major theories of personality and assumes that the best understanding of personality derives from a variety of viewpoints.

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This introduction to the theories of personality introduces readers not only to the rich history of psychology but to practical information that helps them understand their own lives and their relationships with other people. Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, the book summarizes the major theories of personality and emphasizes that the best understanding of personality derives from a variety of viewpoints. Thus, theories representing the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, trait, learning, sociological, and existential-humanistic paradigms are offered as different—yet equally valid—ways of approaching the study of personality. Includes a series of experiential exercises. What Is Personality? Sigmund Freud. Carl Jung. Alfred Adler. Karen Horney. Erik H. Erikson. Gordon Allport. Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J. Eysenck. B. F. Skinner. John Dollard and Neal Miller. Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel. Edward O. Wilson. George Kelly. Carl Rogers. Abraham Maslow. Rollo Reese May. For anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of personality and individual differences.

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