Theories of Personality provides a comprehensive foundation on the nature of personality theory, as well as its contributions to science. Coverage of each theory encompasses a biographical sketch of each theorist, related research, and applications to real life. Written by three preeminent psychology professors―Jess Feist, Gregory J. Feist, and Tomi-Ann Roberts―this program is engaging and student-friendly. The ninth edition provides new studies and sections on topics such as ego identity, gender studies, mindfulness and self-actualization, and more.

PART 1. Introduction
1. Introduction to Personality Theory

PART 2. Psychodynamic Theories
2. Freud: Psychoanalysis
3. Adler: Individual Psychology
4. Jung: Analytical Psychology
5. Klein: Object Relations Theory
6. Horney: Psychoanalytic Social Theory
7. Erikson: Post-Freudian Theory
8. Fromm: Humanistic Psychoanalysis

PART 3. Humanistic/Existential Theories
9. Maslow: Holistic-Dynamic Theory
10. Rogers: Person-Centered Theory
11. May: Existential Psychology

PART 4. Dispositional Theories
12. Allport: Psychology of the Individual
13. McCrae and Costa’s Five Factor Trait Theory

PART 5. Biological/Evolutionary Theories
14. Eysenck’s Biologically Based Factor Theory
15. Buss: Evolutionary Theory of Personality

PART 6. Learning-Cognitive Theories
16. Skinner: Behavioral Analysis
17. Bandura: Social Cognitive Theory
18. Rotter and Mischel: Cognitive Social Learning Theory
19. Kelly: Psychology of Personal Constructs

AUTHORS
Jess Feist,
(McNeese State University)

Gregory Feist
(San Jose State University)

Tomi-Ann Roberts
(Colorado College)

MEMBER LOGIN