Written by an unrivalled panel of international experts, this is an authoritative and critical account of personality, intelligence, and individual differences.
With its real-world focus and comprehensive coverage, this text encourages students to take a critical approach to the psychology of individual differences. It pairs foundational theory with contemporary research insights, weaving conceptual and social issues throughout, to offer a thorough insight into this stimulating field.
Key features
· Written by an international panel of experts actively researching in the field of individual differences
· Exceptionally comprehensive, offering a critical lens on all of the key areas of personality and intelligence research
· Considers the past, present, and future of the field of individual differences, with coverage of the foundational research in personality and intelligence complemented by discussions of the challenges facing psychologists today, including the replication crisis and the social implications of research
· The 'Psychology in context' feature helps students bridge the gap between theory and real life, demonstrating the relevance of individual differences in everyday situations
· Numerous examples of published research in the 'Inside the research' features reflect the breadth of issues explored in the study of individual differences
· The 'Twisting the lens' feature in each chapter explores the relationship between individual differences and other areas of psychology, encouraging students to think creatively and synoptically about their studies
Digital formats and resources
Personality and Intelligence: The Psychology of Individual Differences is available for students and institutions to purchase in an e-book format, enriched with online resources.
The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, with hyperlinked learning resources to offer self-assessment activities and extra support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
The student resources, accessible via the e-book, include:
- A flashcard glossary
- Multiple-choice questions to accompany each chapter
- Extra material on psychometrics, data, and analysis
- Tools for conducting research
The book's teaching resources, accessible online for adopting lecturers, include:
- PowerPoint slides for every chapter
- 180 test bank questions
- Figures and tables from the book
Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Overview and route map
PART ONE: PERSONALITY
Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Introduction to Part One
Section I: Conceptual and Historical Foundations
1: Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Introduction to Personality Psychology: Where it Began, and Why
2: Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Psychodynamic Theory: Historical Perspective and Evaluation
3: Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Behavioural and Cognitive Perspectives: Contrasts and Similarities
4: Brent Dean Robbins: The Humanistic Challenge
Section II: Traits and States
5: Ma/lgorzata Fajkowska, Eranda Jayawickreme: Integrating Trait Structures and State Processes
6: Boele De Raad, Boris Mla%ci'c, Dick Barelds: Structural Trait Models
7: Rainer Reisenzein, Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Motivation, Emotion and Personality
Section III: Psychological Processes
8: Michael D. Robinson, Michelle R. P. Durham: Cognitive Processes
9: John F. Rauthmann, Manfred Schmitt: Social Processes
10: Ceren Gunsoy: Society, Culture and Self
Section IV: Developmental and Biological Bases
11: Abigail C. Heller, Lauri A. Jensen-Campbell: Childhood Temperament and Life-span Development
12: Marieke C. Gartner: Comparative Animal Personality
13: Jan Wacker, Colin G. DeYoung, Erik M. Mueller: Personality Neuroscience
PART TWO: INTELLIGENCE
Introduction to Part Two
Section I: Factors and Measurement
14: Roberto Colom, Kenia Martínez: Introduction to Intelligence: Conceptual Foundations
15: Nicolas Becker, Jörn R. Sparfeldt: Factor Models
16: Johanna Hartung, Oliver Wilhelm: Tests of Cognitive Ability and Intelligence
Section II: Approaches to Causation
17: Frank M. Spinath, Juliana Gottschling: Genetics and Environmental Models
18: Stefan Troche, Karl Schweizer: Experimental and Neuroscience Approaches
19: Sarah K. Davis, Blaire Morgan, Bérénice Mahoney: Educational and Cognitive Perspectives
PART THREE: APPLICATIONS
Introduction to Part Three
20: Dino Krupi'c, Philip J. Corr, Liam P. Satchell: Personality Assessment: Methods, Data, and Interpretation
21: Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Psychometrics, Reliability, Validity and Factor Analysis
22: Liam P. Satchell, Philip J. Corr, Dino Krupi'c: Personality and Intelligence: Context, Controversy, and Challenge
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