Theories of Personality [Hardcover]

Richard M. Ryckman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 053434898X | ISBN-13: 978-0534348984 | Publication Date: August 5, 1999 | Edition: 7th

Ryckman (U. of Maine) intends his textbook to be accessible to undergraduates who have had little or no previous exposure to personality psychology. He reviews the basic concepts and principles of the major theories of personality and assesses how well they meet criteria for judging their scientifi

Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 7th edition (August 5, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053434898X
• ISBN-13: 978-0534348984
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good book, March 25, 2010

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I used this book for my Theories of Personality class in college and really liked this book. It is easy to navigate, understand and is written simplistically. I like how at the end of each chapter has a glossary of terms for easy reference and each chapter has subheadings, which make reading easier. The perfect book for a psych major and college student!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Text, November 2, 2009

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I used this book for my Theories of Personalities class. It was very informative and help me with all of my assignments. The text goes into detail about the Psychologists' lives and their theories about the development of personality. There is a glossary at the end of each chapter which is very convenient, instead of flipping back to the end of the book to find definitions. I recommend this text to anyone who would like to learn about different theories of personality, and if they need help with the psychology class.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required Textbook, August 28, 2009

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This textbook is the perfect size for on the go college students. It fits easily into a backpack, and is easily read laying down because it's light weight and not bulky at all. The content is also easy to read & understand wnhich is crucial for a Psychology major.