An Introduction to Theories of PersonalityThis introduction to the theories of personality introduces readers not only to the rich history of psychology but to practical information that helps them understand their own lives and their relationships with other people. Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, the book summarizes the major theories of personality and emphasizes that the best understanding of personality derives from a variety of viewpoints. Thus, theories representing the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, trait, learning, sociological, and existential-humanistic paradigms are offered as differentyet equally validways of approaching the study of personality. Includes a series of experiential exercises. What Is Personality? Sigmund Freud. Carl Jung. Alfred Adler. Karen Horney. Erik H. Erikson. Gordon Allport. Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J. Eysenck. B. F. Skinner. John Dollard and Neal Miller. Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel. Edward O. Wilson. George Kelly. Carl Rogers. Abraham Maslow. Rollo Reese May. For anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of personality and individual differences. |
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... sexual motivation in Freud's theory . His opposition to Freud was not expressed strongly , however , and the two remained close friends . Jung simply suggested to Freud that his theory might be more palatable to American audiences if he ...
... sexual motivation in Freud's theory . His opposition to Freud was not expressed strongly , however , and the two remained close friends . Jung simply suggested to Freud that his theory might be more palatable to American audiences if he ...
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... sexual activities , they will learn to re- press sexual behaviors and thoughts as adults . They will therefore need to live with a sex drive that strongly impels them to engage in sexual activities but with a strong fear of punishment ...
... sexual activities , they will learn to re- press sexual behaviors and thoughts as adults . They will therefore need to live with a sex drive that strongly impels them to engage in sexual activities but with a strong fear of punishment ...
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... ( sexual activity with someone outside of the family unit ) , forni- cation ( copulation involving unmarried persons ) , and rape all appear on the list of crimes against the reproductive imperative because they may produce offspring that ...
... ( sexual activity with someone outside of the family unit ) , forni- cation ( copulation involving unmarried persons ) , and rape all appear on the list of crimes against the reproductive imperative because they may produce offspring that ...
Contents
Issues Confronting the Personality Theorist | 6 |
Sigmund Freud | 19 |
The Instincts and Their Characteristics | 27 |
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