Theories of Personality - Hardcover

"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." "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." "Ive 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 Id be reluctant to change even if I discovered a book I liked more, which hasnt happened yet." "Iave 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 Iad be reluctant to change even if I discovered a book I liked more, which hasnat happened yet." "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."

This revision of the Schultzs' popular text presents theory-by-theory coverage of the major theorists who represent the psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, life-span, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social-learning approaches to personality. The authors show how events in theorists' personal and professional lives influenced the development of certain theories. The text explores how race, gender, and culture issues figure in the study of personality and in personality assessment. In addition, a final integrative chapter looks at the study of personality theories and suggests conclusions that can be drawn from the many theorists' work. With new content that reflects the dynamic field of personality, this thoroughly revised eighth edition incorporates more examples, les, and figures to help bring the material to life for students.