John Song Knihy

Personality shapes our identities and affects every facet of our lives, influencing interactions and responses to stress. This third edition of Personality Psychology employs a unique framework to delve into six essential domains: Dispositional, Biological, Intrapsychic, Cognitive/Experiential, Social/Cultural, and Adjustment. It emphasizes the scientific foundation of contemporary understanding, integrating current research with classic perspectives. Key updates include a revised chapter on Culture and Personality that reviews international research, a comprehensive section on Personality Disorders aligned with the DSM-5, and new pedagogical tools like 'Application boxes' for real-world applications of theories. 'A Closer Look' sections deepen engagement with core topics and influential studies, while updated exercises promote critical reflection and personal application of theory. The text also features a revamped chapter on Psychoanalytic Approaches, covering historical views and expanding on Object Relations Theory and Ego Psychology. Connect® Psychology enhances the learning experience by providing students with online access to assignments and immediate feedback, while offering lecturers tools for auto-graded assessments and progress monitoring. The authors include esteemed professors and researchers in psychology, each contributing their expertise to enrich the study of personality. The comprehensive table of cont