Theories of Personality Understanding Persons

by Susan C. Cloninger

Enlivens theories through illustrative biographies, clear explanations, the latest research

Theories of Personality provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, brings theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative biographies, and integrates a clear explanation of theory with the latest research.

In the sixth edition, the organization has changed to reflect the current changes in the field of personality, focusing more on new theories and leaving behind topics that have faded into the historical past.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:

Have a clear understanding of the theories of personality Identify the major and current theories of personality Illustrate a real-life example of major concepts of personality theory Apply theoretical ideas to understanding particular individuals they may encounter in their professional work and personal lives

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Genres: Psychology, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Counselling

426 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Dr. Susan C. Cloninger is Professor of Psychology at The Sage Colleges, where she has taught since 1979. She teaches on both the Troy and Albany campuses, and is Coordinator of the School of Professional and Continuing Education psychology program. Her courses include Introductory Psychology, Personality Theory, Social Psychology, Senior Seminar, and Great Ideas in Psychology. Before coming to Sage, Dr. Cloninger taught at the University of Maryland extension program in Germany; was a post-doctoral fellow in sociology at the University of California, Berkeley; and worked analyzing national survey research at the Social Action Research Center in San Rafael, California. She received her graduate degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, specializing in personality, and her undergraduate degree in psychology from Valparaiso University in Indiana.

A former National Science Foundation fellow and National Merit scholar, Dr. Cloninger has published two textbooks in personality. "Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons" (published by Prentice Hall) is now in its fifth edition. It has been published in Portugese ("Teorias da Personalidade," translated by Claudia Berliner) by Martins Fontes, and also in Russian. "Personality: Description, Dynamics, and Development" (published by W. H. Freeman ) has also been published, by Flammarion, in French ("La Personnalite: Description, Dynamique, et Developpement," translated by Alice Tibi). On and off, as time permits, she is writing an introductory psychology textbook. Dr. Cloninger is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society.

Reviews

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[K. R. B. Moum · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very generic, introductory narrative of major contributions in the study of personality. Helpful as a guide in giving directions to go through the core works.

[Alessandro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice survey of the existing theories surrounding something so complex as individuals’ development and behavior. Got to see where ideas share common elements and where they sharply contrast with one another.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated the book's method of focusing on each theorist and their theories.

[Pinky Arya · Rating 5 out of 5]

suggested my my teacher it is an awesome book.

[Bratty💋 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it was a required book for school, still very interesting !

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