An Introduction to Theories of Personality

by B.R. Hergenhahn, Matthew H. Olson

This introduction to the theories of personality introduces readers not only to the rich history of psychology but to practical information that helps them understand their own lives and their relationships with other people. Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, the book summarizes the major theories of personality and emphasizes that the best understanding of personality derives from a variety of viewpoints. Thus, theories representing the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, trait, learning, sociological, and existential-humanistic paradigms are offered as different—yet equally valid—ways of approaching the study of personality. Includes a series of experiential exercises. What Is Personality? Sigmund Freud. Carl Jung. Alfred Adler. Karen Horney. Erik H. Erikson. Gordon Allport. Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J. Eysenck. B. F. Skinner. John Dollard and Neal Miller. Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel. Edward O. Wilson. George Kelly. Carl Rogers. Abraham Maslow. Rollo Reese May. For anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of personality and individual differences.

Genres: Psychology, Mental Health, School

614 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1980

Reviews

[Hossein Bayat]

کتاب حاضر با عنوان «‌درآمدی بر نظریه های شخصیت» نشر ارسباران و ترجمه سید یحیی محمدی چاپ شده.
می‌تونم بگم تجربه من از خواندن نظریه های شخصیت شیرین ترین تجربه ایه که از زمانی که وارد فضای مشاوره داشتم تجربه کردم.
یک ایراد جدی که به چاپ هست نذاشتن منابع آخر هر فصل یا آخر کتاب هست. توی کتاب درآمد به افرادی که توی کتاب های شخصیت مثل فیست یا شولتز نبودند مثل رولو می هم اشاره شده.
در کل تجربه خیلی خیلی خوبی بود و یک تصویر کلی از نظریه ها برام شکل گرفت.

[Olivia Krieger]

Best psychology textbook I've encountered. Layout is clear and straightforward. No excessive marginal diagrams or key words. Thorough and fascinating. Gives exceptional consideration to each theorist mentioned, introduces them as a person, in terms of their contributions, and mentions follow up research/criticisms. I love this book.

[Holly]

dry. dry. dry.

If you've been having a hard time sleeping, this is the book to help you out with those insomniac nights.

I did learn a lot from the class and the book (that's why it received a 2nd star). Otherwise, this book was boring!

[Kate Zirkle]

Read this in college for my psyc minor. Absolutely loved it. So fascinating.

[Debmach]

Helpful, clear exploration of the theorists and their theories of personality. Provided plenty of food for thought regarding the questions: "What is personality?" "What is self?"

[Tyler Basran]

By far the best psychology text I've ever read.

[Katherine Hernandez]

3.5 stars

[Omama.]

Construction of a coherent picture of the individual and their major psychological processes, investigation of individual psychological differences and investigation of human nature and psychological similarities between individuals are the main themes procured in this book. It wasn't an easy read; dry for starters, but once you'd get into it, it would be fun to learn.

[Courtney Chappell]

This book was for my personality theories class at PLU. It was so incredibly boring. I actually stopped reading it towards the end because of that and also because my teacher said the exact same things in the exact same order as in the book.

[Samra]

great explanations of all the major personality theorists and their ideas.

[Brandon]

best psych textbook yet...

[Jayziel]

This is long overdue but yeah, I PASSED THE SUBJECT