Extraversion and Introversion (Hardcover)

Larry Wayne Morris

ISBN 10: 1041369980 / ISBN 13: 9781041369981

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2026

About this Item

Hardcover. One of the best ways to learn about personality is to start with one central concept and explore its relationships with many other concepts and processes that are applicable to the study of personality. Originally published in 1979, Extraversion and Introversion: An Interactional Perspective does precisely that, using the vehicle of extraversionintroversion to explore the psychology of personality. The result is exposure to such diverse topics as clinical disorders, reasons for smoking cigarettes, vocational interests, and popular personality traits at the time. The primary aim was to gain an understanding of the meaning and usefulness of extraversionintroversion in the light of the most current research, but the potential secondary gains were also numerous. Today it can be read in its historical context. One of the best ways to learn about personality is to start with one central concept and explore its relationships with many other concepts and processes that are applicable to the study of personality. First published in 1979, this book does just that, using the vehicle of extraversionintroversion to explore the psychology of personality. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Extraversion and Introversion (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1041369980
• ISBN 13: 9781041369981
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

One of the best ways to learn about personality is to start with one central concept and explore its relationships with many other concepts and processes that are applicable to the study of personality. Originally published in 1979, Extraversion and Introversion: An Interactional Perspective does precisely that, using the vehicle of extraversion–introversion to explore the psychology of personality. The result is exposure to such diverse topics as clinical disorders, reasons for smoking cigarettes, vocational interests, and popular personality traits at the time. The primary aim was to gain an understanding of the meaning and usefulness of extraversion–introversion in the light of the most current research, but the potential secondary gains were also numerous. Today it can be read in its historical context.

About the Author

Larry Wayne Morris (1939–2010) was, at the time of original publication, based in the Department of Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, USA.