Personality Psychology
8th Edition
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© 2026 | Published: April 20, 2026
About the Book:This book presents a comprehensive and modern exploration of personality psychology, focusing on the scientific study of what it means to be human. Instead of relying on traditional theories alone, it organizes the subject into six key…
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Personality Psychology
Chapter 2: Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design
Part 1: The Dispositional Domain
Chapter 3: Traits and Trait Taxonomies
Chapter 4: Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology
Chapter 5: Personality Dispositions over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change
Part 2: The Biological Domain
Chapter 6: Genetics and Personality
Chapter 7: Physiological Approaches to Personality
Chapter 8: Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality
Part 3: The Intrapsychic Domain
Chapter 9: Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality
Chapter 10: Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues
Chapter 11: Motives and Personality
Part 4: The Cognitive/Experiential Domain
Chapter 12: Cognitive Topics in Personality
Chapter 13: Emotion and Personality
Chapter 14: Approaches to the Self
Part 5: The Social and Cultural Domain
Chapter 15: Personality and Social Interaction
Chapter 16: Sex, Gender, and Personality
Chapter 17: Culture and Personality
Part 6: The Adjustment Domain
Chapter 18: Stress, Coping, Adjustment, and Health
Chapter 19: Disorders of Personality
Chapter 20: Summary and Future Directions
Subject Index
Chapter 1: Introduction to Personality Psychology
Chapter 2: Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design
Part 1: The Dispositional Domain
Chapter 3: Traits and Trait Taxonomies
Chapter 4: Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology
Chapter 5: Personality Dispositions over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change
Part 2: The Biological Domain
Chapter 6: Genetics and Personality
Chapter 7: Physiological Approaches to Personality
Chapter 8: Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality
Part 3: The Intrapsychic Domain
Chapter 9: Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality
Chapter 10: Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues
Chapter 11: Motives and Personality
Part 4: The Cognitive/Experiential Domain
Chapter 12: Cognitive Topics in Personality
Chapter 13: Emotion and Personality
Chapter 14: Approaches to the Self
Part 5: The Social and Cultural Domain
Chapter 15: Personality and Social Interaction
Chapter 16: Sex, Gender, and Personality
Chapter 17: Culture and Personality
Part 6: The Adjustment Domain
Chapter 18: Stress, Coping, Adjustment, and Health
Chapter 19: Disorders of Personality
Chapter 20: Summary and Future Directions
Subject Index
About the Book:
This book presents a comprehensive and modern exploration of personality psychology, focusing on the scientific study of what it means to be human. Instead of relying on traditional theories alone, it organizes the subject into six key domain-dispositional, biological, intrapsychic, cognitive-experiential, social and cultural, and adjustment—offering a well-rounded understanding of personality. The authors emphasize recent research and developments, making the content current and relevant, including topics such as genetics, behavior, mental health, and the impact of social and cultural factors. The latest edition has been carefully updated and streamlined to include new findings while maintaining clarity. Overall, the book reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of personality psychology and highlights its importance in understanding human behavior and experience.
Key Features:
• Aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines
• Presents personality theories through an innovative six-domain framework
• Integrates contemporary research on culture, gender, and biological foundations
• Encourages critical thinking about individual differences and human behavior
This book presents a comprehensive and modern exploration of personality psychology, focusing on the scientific study of what it means to be human. Instead of relying on traditional theories alone, it organizes the subject into six key domain-dispositional, biological, intrapsychic, cognitive-experiential, social and cultural, and adjustment—offering a well-rounded understanding of personality. The authors emphasize recent research and developments, making the content current and relevant, including topics such as genetics, behavior, mental health, and the impact of social and cultural factors. The latest edition has been carefully updated and streamlined to include new findings while maintaining clarity. Overall, the book reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of personality psychology and highlights its importance in understanding human behavior and experience.
Key Features:
• Aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines
• Presents personality theories through an innovative six-domain framework
• Integrates contemporary research on culture, gender, and biological foundations
• Encourages critical thinking about individual differences and human behavior