Individual Differences and Personality
by Michael C. Ashton
4th Edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323859509 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323859516 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 418 |
Individual Differences and Personality, 4th Edition, provides an overview of psychological research exploring what personality is and why individuals differ from one another. Written by Michael C. Ashton, this Academic Press textbook pairs foundational theories with empirical findings.
The text addresses core personality structures, assessment inventories, and developmental stability over time, while also examining biological foundations, genetics, and evolutionary functions. Beyond personality traits, coverage extends to mental abilities, vocational interests, religious beliefs, political attitudes, and sexuality.
Designed for students in individual differences psychology courses, the volume explores how personal characteristics predict practical life outcomes across personal relationships, work, and health.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Basic Concepts in Psychological Measurement
Chapter 2: Personality Traits and the Inventories that Measure Them
Chapter 3: Personality Structure Classifying Traits
Chapter 4: Developmental Change and Stability of Personality
Chapter 5: Biological Bases of Personality
Chapter 6: Genetic and Environmental Influences on Personality
Chapter 7: The Evolutionary Function of Personality
Chapter 8: Personality Disorders
Chapter 9: Personality and Life Outcomes
Chapter 10: Mental Ability
Chapter 11: Vocational Interests
Chapter 12: Religion and Politics
Chapter 13: Sexuality
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