Personality
by By Burger, Jerry M.
Category: Psychology , Personality

Brings personality theories to life with personality test exercises, news topics boxes, and boxes on key figures in the field. For each major theoretical approach, there is a chapter on theory, applications, and assessment, with an accompanying chapter on relevant research.  Twenty-six research programs are covered in seven research chapters, illustrating research processes in the field. This fifth edition contains new material on research in gender and culture, defense mechanisms, and cognitive interpretation of Freudian concepts. The author teaches psychology at Santa Clara University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)