Experiences in Personality Research, Assessment, and Change [Paperback]

This book covering all the standard topics in personality offers readings and active learning exercises. It gives readers the opportunity to become closely involved with the dynamic research and applied issues in the psychology of personality.Studying Personality.

Classical Psychoanalytical Perspective.

Neo-Freudian and Contemporary Psychoanalytical Perspectives.

Trait, Motive, and Need Perspectives.

Genetic and Evolutionary Perspectives.

Behavioral Perspectives Humanistic Perspective.

Cognitive Perspectives.

Epilogue.

Active Learning Exercise E.1: A Personal Personality Theory.

Active Learning Exercise E.2: Self-Ratings.

Matthew R. Merrens and Gary G. Brannigan are the authors of Experiences in Personality: Research, Assessment, and Change, published by Wiley.his innovative text is an exciting supplement for any personality course. The authors have provided a balance of book readings, spotlights and active learning exercises with the intention of involving students in the psychological study of personality. Students become engaged in the scientific process by participating in assessment, behavior recording, and behavior change activities as either an observer, a writer, a subject, or an investigator. The students’ first hand involvement provides them with better understanding and appreciation for the interesting field of personality. Here are some reviewers’ thought about Experiences in Personality: Research, Assessment, and Change: The authors have done a superior job of identifying material which is quite good… I believe the real merit of the supplement is the inclusion of the Active Learning Exercises—many of which can easily be utilized in the classroom setting. This would be a prime benefit tolsD