Personality: Theory and Research, 15th Edition

The 15th edition of Personality: Theory and Research provides a comprehensive and accessible approach to personality theory and research, with a renewed focus on contemporary findings. It offers balanced coverage of major theories and psychological research, with new case simulations and textbook features to develop critical thinking skills. The book also includes expanded coverage of personality and culture, biological foundations of personality, and a modular format for instructors. It is an essential text for undergraduate and advanced students of psychology, psychology professionals, researchers, and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In the extensively revised 15th edition of Personality: Theory and Research, esteemed Professor Daniel Cervone offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to personality theory and research, with a renewed emphasis on contemporary findings. The book provides a balanced and up-to-date coverage of the major theories of personality and the latest psychological research on the subject, offering consistent theory-by-theory discussions of personality structures, processes, and development. It serves as a valuable foundation for readers to compare and relate each theory to the others.

To bridge the gap between theory and practice, the book includes new case simulations by Professor Tracy L. Caldwell (Dominican University). Additionally, a unique package of textbook features enables students to develop their critical thinking skills as they evaluate theories and research and consider their relevance to practical applications. The authors present thorough historical coverage of the development of personality research throughout the decades, while also providing comprehensive analyses of contemporary research findings.

The 15th edition of Personality: Theory and Research offers expanded coverage of the interplay between personality and culture, challenging assumptions contained in 20th-century personality theories. It also delves into the biological foundations of personality, offering new content on this topic. The book adopts a brand-new modular format that provides instructors with flexibility to cover personality theories in an order of their choosing. Novel case simulations further enhance student understanding of theoretical concepts and enable them to relate principles of personality science to everyday life.

To support instructors, the Instructor Companion Website offers updated resources for the 15th edition, including additional case simulations, lecture slides, and teaching tips. This essential text is a must-have for undergraduate students, psychology enthusiasts, and professionals seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of personality theory and research.

Weight: 1232g
Dimension: 201 x 255 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119891673