Theories of Personality

by RichardM.Ryckman (Author), RichardM.Ryckman (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1992

  $3.40

  The fifth edition of this text is a theory-by-theory approach to help students develop the skills they need to critically evaluate theories. In the beginning of the book, the author defines personality, provides basic information concerning the scientific process and the interrelatedness of theory and research, and offers the criteria scientists use in judging a theory. Then, chapter by chapter, the book introduces each major theoretical position with an objective overview of the theorists' basic concepts and principles. A rewritten final chapter reviews the current status of the theories and their contributions to understanding of the nature of human personality. It also highlights the heuristic value of the theories, noting the many ways in which they act as stimulants to the thinking and research efforts of personality psychologists. Ryckman finishes by presenting information about the discipline's prospects for the future.

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  Hardcover
  1989

  $7.57

  This new edition provides a comprehensive review of the major theories in personality psychology. Extensively revised and updated the text includes a new chapter on Eysenck's Theory, and in response to reviewers' requests the chapter on Sheldon has been deleted (the major points of his theory are now incorporated into the introductory chapters on trait perspectives.) Many new case studies have been added in which the theories are applied to the treatment of personality problems. Chapter One defines personality and illustrates criteria for judging a theory. Readers can then apply these criteria to each theory discussed. Other successful features of previous editions are continued: a consistent approach from topic to topic allows students to compare and contrast theories; each major theoretical position is introduced by an objective overview of the theorist's concepts and propositions; and the final chapter introduces some of the issues and latest research developments in personality psychology, including the need for an interactional theory of personality. This book should be of interest to degree and diploma students on social and behavioural science courses.