
An Introduction to Theories of Personality
International Edition
Pearson (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 12. August 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-0-205-00453-9 (ISBN)
Description
An Introduction to Theories of Personality, , 8/e -- is just the standalone book
For Sophomore/Junior level courses in Theories of Personality, Personality, or Personality Psychology.
Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, this comprehensive introduction to personality theory gives students the history of psychology with practical information to help them understand their own lives and their relationships with others. Primary sources, abundant biographical information and supporting research are used to descibe and detail each theorist, presenting the theories of personality in an accessible and unbiased way.
For Sophomore/Junior level courses in Theories of Personality, Personality, or Personality Psychology.
Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, this comprehensive introduction to personality theory gives students the history of psychology with practical information to help them understand their own lives and their relationships with others. Primary sources, abundant biographical information and supporting research are used to descibe and detail each theorist, presenting the theories of personality in an accessible and unbiased way.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
748 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-00453-9 (9780205004539)
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Matthew H. Olson | B.R. H. Hergenhahn
An Introduction to Theories of Personality
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8th Edition
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Matthew Olson earned his undergraduate degree in 1973 at The University of California, Davis, and completed his PhD in Experimental Psychology at The University of Michigan in 1977. He joined the faculty at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1977, where he continues to enjoy teaching undergraduate students and writing.
B. R. Hergenhahn (1934-2007), Professor Emeritus, Hamline University.
B. R. Hergenhahn (1934-2007), Professor Emeritus, Hamline University.
Content
Chapter 1: What is Personality?
Chapter 2: Sigmund Freud
Chapter 3: Carl Jung
Chapter 4: Alfred Adler
Chapter 5: Karen Horney
Chapter 6: Erik H. Erikson
Chapter 7: Gordon Allport
Chapter 8: Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J. Eysenck
Chapter 9: B.F. Skinner
Chapter 10: John Dollard and Neal Miller
Chapter 11: Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel
Chapter 12: David M. Buss
Chapter 13: George Kelly
Chapter 14: Carl Rogers
Chapter 15: Abraham Maslow
Chapter 16: Rollo Reese May
Chapter 17: A Final Word
Chapter 2: Sigmund Freud
Chapter 3: Carl Jung
Chapter 4: Alfred Adler
Chapter 5: Karen Horney
Chapter 6: Erik H. Erikson
Chapter 7: Gordon Allport
Chapter 8: Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J. Eysenck
Chapter 9: B.F. Skinner
Chapter 10: John Dollard and Neal Miller
Chapter 11: Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel
Chapter 12: David M. Buss
Chapter 13: George Kelly
Chapter 14: Carl Rogers
Chapter 15: Abraham Maslow
Chapter 16: Rollo Reese May
Chapter 17: A Final Word