Introduction to Theories of personality
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Introduction to Theories of personality
Wiley, c1985
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Shortened, simplified, and revised version of: Theories of personality / Calvin S. Hall, Gardner Lindsey. 3rd ed. 1978
Bibliography: p. [608]-633
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A comprehensive, clearly written text designed for undergraduate courses in introductory psychology. It describes and interprets the major theories of human personality, evaluating each theory in terms of its impact on personality theory. Emphasis is placed on research generated by each theory and the theory's applications and significance. Included are figures, tables, summaries, and boxed inserts featuring biographies and applications of theory to research.
Table of Contents
FOCUS ON PSYCHODYNAMIC FORCES. Classical Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud. Contemporary Psychoanalytic Theory: Erik Erikson and Others. The Analytical Psychology of Carl Jung. Interpersonal Dynamics: Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, Erich Fromm, and Harry S. Sullivan. FOCUS ON THE EXPERIENCING PERSON. Holism and Humanism: Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. Existential Psychology: Ludwig Binswanger and Medard Boss. The Personal World: Kurt Lewin and George Kelly. FOCUS ON ENDURING CHARACTERISTICS. Personology: Henry Murray. The Uniqueness of the Person: Gordon Allport. Constitutional and Genetic Views: William Sheldon and Others. The Factor Analysts: Raymond Cattell and Hans Eysenck. Operant Reinforcement Theory: B. F. Skinner. Stimulus-Response Theory: Neal E. Miller and John Dollard. Personality as Social Learning: Albert Bandura and Others. PERSPECTIVES ON PERSONALITY THEORY. Personality Theories: Current Status and New Directions.
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