Individual Differences and Personality
Individual Differences and Personality Individual Differences and Personality, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of research regarding what personality is and how and why it differs…
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Individual Differences and Personality
Individual Differences and Personality, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of research regarding what personality is and how and why it differs between people. Further chapters review personality change and stability, biological causal mechanisms, genetic and environmental influences, and evolutionary adaptive function. This book begins with a description of the study of personality and then presents basic principles of personality measurement, the concept of personality traits, and the major dimensions of personality variation.
In addition, the book examines important individual differences beyond personality, such as mental abilities, religious beliefs, political attitudes, and sexuality.Revisions to the Personality disorders are examined as are life outcomes (such as relationships, work, and health) that are predicted by personality characteristics.