Covers personality theories of Sigmund Freud (psychoanalytic theory), C. G. Jung (analytic theory), Henry A. Murray (personology), Kurt Lewin (field theory), Gordon Allport, William H. Sheldon (constitutional theory), Raymond B. Cattell (factor theory), B. F. Skinner (operant reinforcement theory), Carl Rogers (self theory); also, social psychological theories, organismic theory, stimulus-response theory, existential psychology.

This revision of the Schultz's popular text surveys the field, presenting theory-by-theory coverage of the major theorists who represent the psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, life-span, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social-learning approaches, as well as clinical and experimental work. Where warranted, the authors show how the development of certain theories was influenced by events in a theorist's personal and professional life. This thoroughly revised Seventh Edition now incorporates more examples, tables, and figures to help bring the material to life for students. The new content in this edition reflects the dynamism in the field. The text explores how race, gender, and culture issues figure in the study of personality and in personality assessment. In addition, a final integrative chapter looks at the study of personality theories and suggests conclusions that can be drawn from the many theorists' work.

[The book] is designed both to explain the major personality theories and to stimulate critical thinking about them. [The author] has pursued four main objectives. To present a clear and concise picture of the major features of each important personality theory ... To focus on significant ideas and themes that structure the content of the different personality theories ... To provide criteria to guide the evaluation of each theory ... To present activities, informed by the tenets of each theory, that will provide growth in critical thinking skills. -Pref.

Market_Desc: · Psychologists· Psychiatrists· Mental Health Professionals· Researchers Special Features: · The book summarizes, critiques and compares the major contemporary theories of personality, encouraging an in-depth examination of the material· Explores the relationship between theories of personality and current research. Theories aid learning and discovery by suggesting hypotheses and connecting with much of the current work in journals· A translation of constructs across theories, including models of conflict, anxiety, self-concept and self-actualization. These translations exhibit the links between the theories and substantiate the construct of personality About The Book: This book includes some current research and is reorganized into four parts around theories of Psychodynamics, Personality Structure, Growth and Perceived Reality, and Learning. It also contains new chapters on Eysenck, Bandura, Kelly, and social learning theories.

This is the best book on theories ever published. The fourth edition is theory-oriented and has been reorganized into four parts examing theories of psychodynamics, personality structure, growth and perceived reality, and learning. It also includes new chapters on Eysenck, Bandura, Kelly, and social learning theories.