Books for Theories of Personality Courses

Applied Positive Psychology

Improving Everyday Life, Health, Schools, Work, and Society

Edited by Stewart I. Donaldson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Jeanne Nakamura

Series: Applied Psychology Series

Positive Psychology has experienced extraordinary growth over the past decade. Emerging research in this area is suggesting new strategies for improving everyday life, healthcare, education systems, organizations and work life, and societies across the globe. This book will be of interest to all...

Published February 27th 2011 by Routledge

Individual Differences and Personality

3rd Edition

By Colin Cooper

Colin Cooper's 'Individual Differences' has been a favourite among lecturers and students of differential psychology since it was published in 1997. It is unique in its comprehensive coverage of both personality theories and the methodological issues associated with personality and psychometric...

Published August 26th 2010 by Routledge

An Introduction to Theories of Personality

7th Edition

By Robert Ewen B, Robert B. Ewen

This 7th Edition helps students unravel the mysteries of human behavior through its highly readable introduction to the ideas of the most significant personality theorists. Engaging biographical sketches begin each chapter, and unique capsule summaries help students review key concepts. ...

Published October 4th 2009 by Psychology Press

Personality and Social Behavior

Edited by Frederick Rhodewalt

Series: Frontiers of Social Psychology

The study of the relationship between the person and the situation has had a long history in psychology. Many theories of personality are set on an interpersonal stage and many social phenomena are played out differently as the cast of characters change. At times the study of persons and situations...

Published February 20th 2008 by Psychology Press

Theory Construction in Social Personality Psychology

Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned: A Special Issue of personality and Social Psychology Review

Edited by Arie W. Kruglanski, E. Tory Higgins

This special issue features papers that offer deeply felt, valuable perspectives on diverse aspects of theory construction in social-personality psychology. The goal is to furnish a basis for starting a discussion about the considerable challenges of theorizing, the ways of meeting those challenges...

Published June 9th 2004 by Psychology Press

Personality and Social Psychology at the Interface

New Directions for Interdisciplinary Research: A Special Issue of personality and Social Psychology Review

Edited by Marilynn B. Brewer

This special issue provides a view of the past, present, and future of the field of personality and social psychology as an interdisciplinary endeavor. Collectively, the articles illustrate the vital contributions that can be made pursuing the reciprocal connections between personality/social...

Published January 31st 2000 by Psychology Press