An Introduction To Theories Of Personality (5th Edition Hardcover)

This widely adopted introduction to theories of personality summarizes the major theories and assumes that the best understanding of personality derives from a variety of viewpoints. Thus, theories representing the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, trait, learning, sociobiological, and existential-humanistic paradigms are offered as different yet equally valid ways of approaching the study of personality. *NEW- Provides an updated and expanded evaluation for each theory that includes a sample of empirical research that either supports or refutes the theories and a summary of the criticisms and contributions of the theory. *NEW- Coverage of all theories has been updated and revised. *NEW- Many of the biographical sketches have been updated and expanded. *Provides an updated and expanded evaluation for each theory that includes a sample of empirical research that either supports or refutes the theories and a summary of the criticisms and contributions of the theory *Coverage of all theories has been updated and revised *Many of the biographical sketches have been updated and expanded.

Hardcover. English. Prentice Hall. 1999. ISBN: 9780138955090. 614 pp. Good in laminated hardcover. Book No: 63274