Theories of Personality (with InfoTrac ) [Hardcover]

Duane P. Schultz (Author), Sydney Ellen Schultz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0534624022 | ISBN-13: 978-0534624026 | Edition: 8

Filled with updated research and findings, the Eighth Edition of Schultz and Schultz's THEORIES OF PERSONALITY gives students a clear and cogent introduction to this dynamic field. Organized by theory, this popular text discusses major theorists who represent psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, life-span, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social-learning approaches, while demonstrating the influence of events in theorists' personal and professional lives on the development of these theories. The book also explores the ways in which race, gender, and cultural issues play a part in the study of personality and in personality assessment, and includes numerous examples, tables, and figures that further enhance students' understanding of the content. The final chapter, "Personality in Perspective," integrates topics explored in previous chapters and suggests conclusions that can be drawn from the many theorists' work.

Editorial Reviews

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"The text is precise, well written, and uses up to date research, that is pertinent to students today. The style of writing is almost ’orally’ communicated, as if the authors are setting down in a classroom designed for conversational discussion of the topic of Personality development."

"I’ve never seen a personality text as good (as Schultz/Schultz), and the students love it. The fact that students actually read the book and report favorably on it is the number one reason I’d be reluctant to change even if I discovered a book I liked more, which hasn’t happened yet."

About the Author

Duane P. Schultz is professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida. The Schultz's are a husband/wife author team who are well-regarded for their textbooks.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 552 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 8 edition (July 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534624022
• ISBN-13: 978-0534624026
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Theories of Personality, June 5, 2000

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pjeffrie (Bremerton, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Theories of Personality W/Study Guide: Theories of Personality in Outline Study Guide (Psychology) (Hardcover)

I really thought this book was helpful. I bought this book to complement another book I had trouble understanding. I finished this book in a couple of days in time to complete a research paper. You can't find many easy reading books like this one.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In depth theorist/theory information, January 7, 2008

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T. Hufnagel (Mount Horeb, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Theories of Personality (with InfoTrac ) (Hardcover)

I have enjoyed this textbook because it gives a lot more information about the theorist and their theory develpment than many other Psychology textbooks. It is interesting to read about their lives, and understand more of the reasoning behind the development of their theories.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars for Theories of Personality!, July 20, 2007

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K. Cascanet (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Theories of Personality (with InfoTrac ) (Hardcover)

Schultz & Schultz's *Theories of Personality* is incredibly well written, concise, and a pleasure to read. The information is presented in a way that is both in-depth and easy to understand. This text provides background information on theorists, their theoretical contributions, and loads of current research on aspects of each theory. A+ for Schultz & Schultz! Highly recommended for all students of psychology, and all professors of personality!