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Personality: Theory and Research

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This extraordinarily well-written book encompasses an integrated approach to personality and its complexity. Needless to say, the field of personality is extremely intricate and dynamic. However, Pervin manages to provide a comprehensive yet lucid account of the most important approaches to personality. The strength of this book is that it integrates all the major perspectives. What is more, every chapter features key words, summaries and most importantly contributions and criticisms of each theory. The book is well structured and written in a way that captures the reader's attention. Thus, it is interesting, informative and extremely useful. Moreover, every theory gives its explanation to psychopathology and its possible causes. It should however be pointed out that this book is intended primarily for academic purposes. Nevertheless, I strongly recommend this book to all people who want to gain an insight into psychology at its best! After all, I think it is momentous to gain an insight into why some people develop maladaptive behavioral patterns and show systematic errors in thinking. Finally, this book attempts to answer the most difficult question pertaining to this dynamic field, namely: what factors contribute to the development of personality? Pervin clearly shows that interplay between biological and environmental determinants is necessary to provide an adequate explanation of personality. In my view, a theory that fails to intertwine both biological predispositions and environmental determinants with respect to personality is a flawed theory. Furthermore, a theory that cannot be disproved is a poor theory. In conclusion, this is truly an excellent book that integrates both descriptive and explanatory elements.

This book is concise, easy to follow difficult concepts, very current, well-rounded views of theories, each chapter layout is excellent (not only to the point but also offers cohesiveness throughout each chapter), great chapter outlines that are solid, great summary reviews, and a good case study to follow throughout the different theories. I would recommend it to anyone studying personality.

book is in great condition & was delivered quickly. MY issue is that when I clicked on the ad on Amazon it showed me a picture of the 11th edition but said the book I was looking for would be the one sent. I was looking for the 10th edition, I received the 6th. I can still work with it but not as well as I could with the 10th.

This book was a great buy for the price and it helped to support a great cause. I will definitely buy from this seller again.

The book was in great condition. Super fast shipping. I received it within two days. Will definetely buy from here again!

Bought this textbook for my Psychology Class, and it was not only useful for studying, but it's interesting and easyon the eyes. You wont be wasting your money. It's especially nice to have as a way to understand the people you love or hate, and when you need a bed stand read before bedtime.

Very fast delivery, and brand new. I will definitely buy from this seller again =]

I ordered this book, but unfortunately held it for a future class. I discovered that it was an "abridged" version. I am missing the following chapters: 6, 8, 9, 10, and whatever might come after these. This has indeed downplayed a great rating and review.