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Handbook of Personality
. Ed(S): John, St Oliver P.; Pervin, Lawrence A.; Robins, Richard W.
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Description for Handbook of Personality
Hardback. Including s an introductory section that describes the most important theoretical approaches in personality, this volume is organized around five content areas: biological bases; development; self and social processes; cognitive and motivational processes; and emotion, adjustment, and health. Editor(s): John, St Oliver P.; Pervin, Lawrence A.; Robins, Richard W. Num Pages: 862 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JMS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 184 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1602.
This authoritative handbook is the reference of choice for researchers and students of personality. Leading authorities describe the most important theoretical approaches in personality and review the state of the science in five broad content areas: biological bases; development; self and social processes; cognitive and motivational processes; and emotion, adjustment, and health. Within each area, chapters present innovative ideas, findings, research designs, and measurement approaches. Areas of integration and consensus are discussed, as are key questions and controversies still facing the field.
This authoritative handbook is the reference of choice for researchers and students of personality. Leading authorities describe the most important theoretical approaches in personality and review the state of the science in five broad content areas: biological bases; development; self and social processes; cognitive and motivational processes; and emotion, adjustment, and health. Within each area, chapters present innovative ideas, findings, research designs, and measurement approaches. Areas of integration and consensus are discussed, as are key questions and controversies still facing the field.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Guilford Publications United States
Number of pages
862
Condition
New
Number of Pages
862
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781593858360
SKU
V9781593858360
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99-2
About . Ed(S): John, St Oliver P.; Pervin, Lawrence A.; Robins, Richard W.
Oliver P. John, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Research Psychologist at the Institute of Personality and Social Research at the University of California, Berkeley. He has served as Associate Editor of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and has contributed nationally and internationally to the application of psychological research to economic and education policy. Dr. John is a recipient of ... Read more
Reviews for Handbook of Personality
With this edition of the Handbook of Personality, the vibrant state of theory, research, and application in personality psychology is abundantly evident. The editorial team has brought together an all-star cast of chapter authors who offer state-of-the-science discussions of classic and contemporary topics in personality psychology, accessible to scholars and students alike. Truly, this is a landmark work.
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