Theories of Personality (with InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Ryckman, Richard M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534619835 ISBN 13: 9780534619831

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Thoroughly updated to include the latest research references, Richard Ryckman's "theory-by-theory" approach to personality carefully guides students through major theories in a way that helps them develop a comprehensive understanding of personality. Ryckman's personal writing style presents the major theories in a straightforward way--helping readers more easily distinguish between them. At the beginning of the text, Ryckman provides a framework that defines personality, and emphasizes the science of personality (including the interrelation between research and theory). Then, he introduces each major theoretical position with an objective overview of the theorist's basic concepts and principles. Ryckman concludes by noting the ways in which the different theories stimulate additional research efforts, and by presenting five current research trends that have resulted from the work of these earlier theorists. The result is a text that merges the best of classic and contemporary research in the field--leaving students with a solid working knowledge of personality.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard M. Ryckman has taught Personality for over 30 years, and is currently conducting research on two measures of competition, hyper-competitiveness and personal development competitiveness. He is known for developing the measure of physical self-efficacy. He is also a member of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology.

Review:

"The text is precise, well written, and uses up to date research, that is pertinent to students today. The style of writing is almost 'orally' communicated, as if the authors are setting down in a classroom designed for conversational discussion of the topic of Personality development."

"I've never seen a personality text as good (as Schultz/Schultz), and the students love it. The fact that students actually read the book and report favorably on it is the number one reason I'd be reluctant to change even if I discovered a book I liked more, which hasn't happened yet."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0534619835
• ISBN 13: 9780534619831
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 720