This engaging, comprehensive introduction to the field of personality psychology integrates its discussion of personality theories, research, assessment techniques, and applications of specific theories. Students are introduced to the theories of Jung, Adler, Horney, Erikson, Sullivan, Rogers, Maslow, Kelly, Rotter, Bandura, and Mischel, among others. The text looks as various dimensions of personality, includin: self concept, gender, aggression, anxiety, subjective well-being, and achievement striving. These are examined in terms of both classic and contemporary personality research.
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"Bernie Carducci’s The Psychology of Personality is a rare treat for both instructors and students. It is comprehensive and scholarly, but is written in an engaging and conversational style — one that makes the subject come alive." Ronald E. Riggio, Director, Kravis Leadership Institute, Claremont McKenna College
"Lucid, engaging, and pedagogically sound--The Psychology of Personality by Bernie Carducci has all the essential elements of a first-class textbook. The whole of personality is covered, with theories, assessment, research, and application each receiving its due. The applications of personality psychology theory and research to a variety of everyday experiences help students to see the relevance of what they are studying and connect the textbook material more directly to their daily lives. Extra pluses include subheadings that point the student to the core issues of subsequent material; ancillaries written by the author with the same high standards as the text; thorough, well-written test questions than even cover tables and figures; and inventive and usable classroom enhancement ideas that make teaching easier and more fun." Lisa Gray-Shellberg, California State University, Dominguez Hills
""Bernardo J. Carducci’s The Psychology of Personality clearly describes many of the key concepts in the field of personality psychology. The author’s enthusiasm is evident throughout the book. The organization of the book allows the reader to easily follow the various theoretical viewpoints in a straightforward manner. I give this book my highest recommendation." Karen Boyd White, Psy.D.
"Carducci offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of theory and research in the field of personality, but importantly goes beyond traditional texts by emphasizing the applications of personality theory and research in contemporary life. The text also expands upon traditional approaches to include contributions of research in neuroscience and behavioral genetics to the study of personality. Carducci's use of biographical sketches of leading theorists pulls back the curtains on the lives of important figures in the field, helping students to see how their life experiences shaped their work. The "Cutting Edge" feature puts a contemporary face on the face on personality psychology, such as by examining how Karen Horney's personality constructs shed light on our understanding of the tragic events at Columbine and by examining the relationship between Freudian theory and the therapeutic impact of expressive writing ("power of the pen"). All in all, this is a highly readable, student accessible, and thorough treatment of personality theory and research that contemporarizes the field in a way that makes the material interesting, relevant, and timely." Jeffrey Nevid, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Clinical Director, St. John's University --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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"My students have always found Carducci's textbook informative, engaging, and interesting, and I know this revision will be as enthusiastically received as the first." --Patricia Lee Llewellyn, PhD, Professor, Director of the Ainsworth Clinic, University of Virginia
"… this is a highly readable, student accessible, and thorough treatment of personality theory and research that contemporizes the field in a way that makes the material interesting, relevant, and timely." --Jeffrey Nevid, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Clinical Director, St. John's University
"Carducci’s The Psychology of Personality is a rare treat for both instructors and students. It is comprehensive and scholarly, but is written in an engaging and conversational style – one that makes the subject come alive." --Ronald E. Riggio, Director, Kravis Leadership Institute, Claremont McKenna College --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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textbook material,
By Princess J (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Psychology of Personality (Hardcover)
Since it's a textbook, people would not find it interesting unless they were forced to read it by some crazy haired professor, as in my case. But every chance i got to read it, I did learn something from it, about myself, about people around me. It grows your interest in people... and make you want to observe them and see them in a different light.
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This review is from: The Psychology of Personality: Viewpoints, Research, and Applications (Hardcover)
I found this book to be very informative and intriguing. It gave me a new awareness of the people that I encounter and those around me. I highly recommend it!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
It is kind of bland.,
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This review is from: Psychology of Personality (with Study Guide) (Hardcover)
Psychology is an interesting field. Yet the book makes personality psych seem kind of dry and uninteresting. It could have been more detailed with more case studies.
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social boldness, behavioral inhibition system, hostile type, psychodynamic principles, personality dynamics, basic evolutionary tasks, minimal goal level, social identity orientation, trait viewpoint, personal identity orientation, mate poachers, personalistic viewpoint, collective identity orientation, mate poaching, interpersonal coping styles, psychodynamic viewpoint, stereotypical commercials, situational alternative, reinforcement sensitivity theory, social learning therapy, motivational viewpoint, drive viewpoint, overcoming test anxiety, personality assessment techniques, epigamic selection Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Closer Look, United States, American Psychological Association, Characteristic Limitations, United Kingdom, Self-Monitoring Scale, Karen Horney, World War, Reexamining the Highlights, Sigmund Freud, Carl Rogers, New York, Albert Bandura, Study of Values Scale, Alfred Adler, Erotophilic Disposition, Brooklyn College, Big Five, Stanford University, Big Seven Model, University of Iowa, Ohio State University, Walter Mischel, Julian Rotter, Adolf Hitler Browse Sample Pages:
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social boldness, behavioral inhibition system, hostile type, psychodynamic principles, personality dynamics, basic evolutionary tasks, minimal goal level, social identity orientation, trait viewpoint, personal identity orientation, mate poachers, personalistic viewpoint, collective identity orientation, mate poaching, interpersonal coping styles, psychodynamic viewpoint, stereotypical commercials, situational alternative, reinforcement sensitivity theory, social learning therapy, motivational viewpoint, drive viewpoint, overcoming test anxiety, personality assessment techniques, epigamic selection Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Closer Look, United States, American Psychological Association, Characteristic Limitations, United Kingdom, Self-Monitoring Scale, Karen Horney, World War, Reexamining the Highlights, Sigmund Freud, Carl Rogers, New York, Albert Bandura, Study of Values Scale, Alfred Adler, Erotophilic Disposition, Brooklyn College, Big Five, Stanford University, Big Seven Model, University of Iowa, Ohio State University, Walter Mischel, Julian Rotter, Adolf Hitler Browse Sample Pages:
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