Personality

Personality: Theories and Applications, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that examines personality through an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach. Written by Eric Shiraev, the text introduces foundational concepts alongside practical applications across the discipline.

The content is organized around three guiding questions that address what core ideas and facts define personality, how researchers investigate them, and how these findings can be applied. Readers explore a wide range of theoretical perspectives supported by empirical studies.

Thought-provoking exercises are integrated throughout the text to support critical thinking and subject knowledge. Used across colleges and universities nationwide, the volume guides students through both theoretical models and scientific inquiry.