Personality Traits

by Gerald Matthews, Ian J. Deary, Martha C. Whiteman

Now in its third edition, this dynamic textbook analyses the traits fundamental to human personality: what they are, why they matter, their biological and social foundations, how they play out in human life and their consequences for cognition, stress and physical and mental health. The text also considers the applications of personality assessment in clinical, educational and occupational settings, providing the reader with a detailed understanding of the whole field of personality traits. This edition, now with improved student features, includes the latest research from behavioural genetics, neuroscience, social psychology and cognitive science, assesses the impact of new research techniques like brain imagery, and provides additional content on positive aspects of traits and practical uses of personality assessment. This is an essential textbook for students taking courses in personality and individual differences and also provides researchers and practitioners with a coherent, up-to-date survey of this significant area.

Genres: Psychology, Teaching, Nonfiction, Reference

602 pages, Hardcover

First published February 13, 1998

Reviews

[Mansur Mustaquim]

This isn't an introductory book but is well organized and easy enough to follow-along for someone not studying psychology formally. I started reading this book in order to understand the fundamentals of trait theory better. For this, I found the first part, of just over a hundred pages, valuable. Parts II and III I just flipped through for developing more interest in the first one.

[Jason Comely]

Not worth the asking price. Marjorie Garbor's book on Character was a more informative and interesting read.

[Blessing Wellington]

i will gain something from the book