Psychology of Personality

Psychology of Personality by Bernardo J. Carducci. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780534350192.

This engaging, comprehensive introduction to the field of personality psychology integrates its discussion of personality theories, research, assessment techniques, and applications of specific theories. Students are introduced to the theories of Jung, Adler, Horney, Erikson, Sullivan, Rogers, Maslow, Kelly, Rotter, Bandura, and Mischel, among others. The text looks as various dimensions of personality, includin: self concept, gender, aggression, anxiety, subjective well-being, and achievement striving. These are examined in terms of both classic and contemporary personality research.