Personality: Theories And Applications
Personality: Theories And Applications by Robert Hogan, published by Westview Press on August 17, 2001, is a comprehensive exploration of major theories of personality. This second edition spans 418 pages and is presented in English. The book aims to connect traditional personality theories with contemporary research, offering insights into human nature while focusing on practical applications relevant to the workplace.
Readers will find that each chapter is organized around specific topics that intrigued the major theorists, making it suitable for introductory courses in personality psychology. The text combines a historical perspective with modern applications, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of students while maintaining the integrity of the subject matter. The emphasis on personality within the context of work-related scenarios provides a unique angle for understanding human behavior in professional settings.
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The major theories of personality contain important insights about human nature but they are often unconnected with modern research. Personality: Theories and Applications bridges the gap between research-oriented book and traditional theory books by organizing each chapter around the specific topic that interested each of the major theorists. Designed for the first course in personality psychology, Personality: Theories and Applications combines a strong historical perspective with practical applications, that largely concern the world of work. The authors, both well-known scholars and prize-winning teachers, have tried to make the book accessible to the widest range of students possible while retaining the integrity of the original subject matter.
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