Personality makes us who we are and influences every aspect of our lives - from how we interact with
others, to how we respond in stressful situations. Personality Psychology uses a unique organizational
framework to explore the six key domains of knowledge about personality - Dispositional, Biological,
Intrapsychic, Cognitive/Experiential, Social/Cultural and Adjustment. This third edition focuses on the scientific
basis of current understanding, highlighting contemporary research while also covering classic viewpoints.
Key features:
- Updated chapter on Culture and Personality with an expanded review of international research
- Extensively revised chapter on Personality Disorders, covering the DSM-5 and its hybrid model
- New and refreshed pedagogy including -Application boxes-, which examine how personality
theories and research are used in real-world situations
- -A Closer Look- sect
