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Perspectives on Personality (7th Edition),Used
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Informative, yet engaging viewpoints of personality psychologists todayWritten in an informal, conversational style, Carver and Scheier engage students by helping them understand how various perspectives of the field of personality can apply to their own lives.This book describes a range of viewpoints that are used by personality psychologists today. Each perspective on personality is presented in a pair of chapters, introduced by a prologue that provides an overview of that perspectives orienting assumptions and core themes. By starting with these orienting assumptions, youll be placed right inside the thought processes of the theorists, as you go on to read the chapters themselves. Each chapter concludes with a discussion of current problems within that theoretical viewpoint and the authors analysis about its future prospects. The result is a book that is engaging and enjoyable as well as informative.Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers should be able to: Identify the ideas that form each theoretical viewpoint Understand the importance of research and why the role of research stresses the fact that personality psychology is a living, dynamic process of ongoing scientific exploration See how each perspective reflects fundamental assumptions about human nature and how behavior problems can arise and be treated from each perspective Understand how the different viewpoints relate to each other and the usefulness of blending theoretical viewpoints, treating theories as complementary, rather than competing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Perspectives on Personality (7th Edition)'? A: The book covers various theoretical viewpoints of personality psychology, including core themes and orienting assumptions of each perspective, along with contemporary issues and future prospects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Perspectives on Personality (7th Edition)' is Charles S. Carver.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format, providing durability for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Perspectives on Personality (7th Edition)' have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The 7th edition was published on July 16, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in psychology? A: Yes, the book is written in an informal, conversational style, making it accessible to beginners as well as engaging for advanced students.
- Q: What are the learning goals of this book? A: The learning goals include understanding theoretical viewpoints, the role of research in personality psychology, and how different perspectives relate to human behavior.
- Q: Does this book provide practical applications of personality psychology? A: Yes, it discusses how various perspectives can apply to personal lives and highlights the importance of blending different theoretical viewpoints.
- Q: Is 'Perspectives on Personality (7th Edition)' current and relevant? A: The book presents contemporary issues in personality psychology, ensuring that the content is relevant to current discussions in the field.
- Q: What makes this book engaging for readers? A: The authors use an informal writing style and provide relatable examples, making complex theories more accessible and enjoyable for readers.