Theories of personality
By: Jess Feist, Gregory J. Feist.
Contributors: Feist, Gregory J.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Boston, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 624
Subjects: Personality -- Textbooks.
Genres: Textbooks.
Description: This trusted text centers on the premise that personality theories are a reflection of the unique cultural background, family experiences, personalities, and professional training of their originators. The book begins by acquainting students with the meaning of personality and providing them with a solid foundation for understanding the nature of theory, as well as its crucial contributions to science. The chapters that follow present twenty-three major theories: coverage of each theory also encompasses a biographical sketch of each theorist, related research, and applications to real life. The new edition includes greater coverage of the Big Five theory, a new organization, and updated research throughout.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 575-607) and index.