The Art and Science of Personality Development,Used

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Drawing on stateoftheart personality and developmental research, this book presents a new and broadly integrative theory of how people come to be who they are over the life course. Preeminent researcher Dan P. McAdams traces the development of three distinct layers of personalitythe social actor who expresses emotional and behavioral traits, the motivated agent who pursues goals and values, and the autobiographical author who constructs a personal story. Highly readable and accessible to scholars and students at all levels, the book uses rich portraits of the lives of famous people to illustrate theoretical concepts and empirical findings.See also the Handbook of Personality Development, edited by Dan P. McAdams, Rebecca L. Shiner, and Jennifer L. Tackett.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'The Art and Science of Personality Development'? A: The book presents an integrative theory of personality development, exploring how individuals evolve over their life course through three distinct layers: the social actor, the motivated agent, and the autobiographical author.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Art and Science of Personality Development' is Dan P. McAdams, a prominent researcher in the field of personality psychology.
  • Q: When was 'The Art and Science of Personality Development' published? A: The book was published on October 26, 2016.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: How many pages does 'The Art and Science of Personality Development' have? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in psychology? A: Yes, the book is highly readable and accessible to scholars and students at all levels, making it suitable for beginners in psychology.
  • Q: Does this book include real-life examples? A: Yes, the book uses rich portraits of the lives of famous people to illustrate its theoretical concepts and empirical findings.
  • Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book covers themes related to personality development, emotional and behavioral traits, goal pursuit, and the construction of personal narratives.
  • Q: Is 'The Art and Science of Personality Development' a reprint? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of the original work.
  • Q: Are there any related books by the same author? A: Yes, readers may also be interested in the 'Handbook of Personality Development,' edited by Dan P. McAdams, Rebecca L. Shiner, and Jennifer L. Tackett.

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