Introduction to Personality: Toward an Integrative Science of the Person

Reflecting the latest developments, this eighth edition paints a picture of the field as a cumulative, integrative science that builds on its rich past. It provides a much more coherent view of the whole functioning individual in the social world. Throughout the chapters, emphasis is placed on practical applications and personal relevance to everyday life in a clear and compelling way. The book also explores the essential features and contributions from the field's heritage

Introduction.

1. Orientation to Personality.

2. Data, Methods, and Tools.

Part I The Trait-Dispositional Level.

3. Types and Traits.

4. The Expressions of Dispositions.

Part II The Biological Level.

5. Heredity and Personality.

6. Brain, Evolution, and Personality.

Part III The Psychodynamic-Motivational Level.

7. Psychodynamic Theories: Freud's Conceptions.

8. Psychodynamic Applications and Processes.

9. Post-Freudian Psychodynamics.

Part IV The Behavioral-Conditioning Level.

10. Behavioral Conceptions.

11. Analyzing and Modifying Behavior.

Part V The Phenomenological-Humanistic Level.

12. Phenomenological-Humanistic Conceptions.

13. The Internal View.

Part VI The Social Cognitive Level.

14. Social Cognitive Conceptions.

15. Social Cognitive Processes.

Part VII Integration of Levels: The Person as a Whole.

16. The Personality System: Integrating the Levels.

17. Self-Regulation: From Goal Pursuit to Goal Attainment.

18. Personality in its Social Context and Culture.