Experiences in Personality: Research, Assessment, and Change (Electrostatic Applications Series; 14) - Softcover

Merrens, Matthew R.; Brannigan, Gary G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471139378 ISBN 13: 9780471139379

Publisher: Wiley, 1997

Synopsis

This book covering all the standard topics in personality offers readings and active learning exercises. It gives readers the opportunity to become closely involved with the dynamic research and applied issues in the psychology of personality.

About this title

From the Publisher

This lively, hands-on text is designed to be used as a supplement to traditional personality texts. The first book of its kind, it emphasizes active learning and critical thinking that draw on students' personal experiences to help make central concepts accessible and easily retained. Contains complementary readings, including diverse selections that dynamically examine the theories, research and applications. Provides research, assessment and behavior change projects in which data collection sparks further learning.

From the Back Cover

his innovative text is an exciting supplement for any personality course. The authors have provided a balance of book readings, "spotlights" and active learning exercises with the intention of involving students in the psychological study of personality. Students become engaged in the scientific process by participating in assessment, behavior recording, and behavior change activities as either an observer, a writer, a subject, or an investigator. The students' first hand involvement provides them with better understanding and appreciation for the interesting field of personality. Here are some reviewers' thought about Experiences in Personality: Research, Assessment, and Change: "The authors have done a superior job of identifying material which is quite good I believe the real merit of the supplement is the inclusion of the Active Learning Exercises―many of which can easily be utilized in the classroom setting. This would be a prime benefit to the instructors as well as promoting thought on the part of the students." James J. Johnson ―Illinois State Univ. "I think the book is highly needed and is generally interesting, engaging, and thought provoking." Susan E. Allen―Baylor University The text "has much to recommend and it will fill a niche that many professors teaching personality courses will find very helpful." "It goes far beyond the usual student study guide and should be compatible with the content format of the popular personality texts. The readings and activities should prove interesting, educational, and fun for the undergraduate student." Lawrence E. Murphy―Univ. of San Francisco "This supplementary text is a winner." The text "should add student interest and fun in a personality course. I think my course will be more interesting and effective by using it." Jerrold L. Downey―Univ. of South Alabama "The authors have been extremely successful in integrating classic readings, self-administered and scored personality scales, and exercises to focus learning and heighten student involvement. These materials should do exactly what is intended: aid student learning. I would adopt this book immediately for my personality class and predict many others will." Joseph Lowman―Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0471139378
• ISBN 13: 9780471139379
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240