Personality Psychology: Domains of Knowledge about Human Nature, 3e By Randy Larsen, David Buss, and Andreas Wismeijer is a study book in English. This practice-oriented book focuses on knowledge about human nature and personality and is suitable for students in higher education.
The book covers six important domains of knowledge about personality: Dispositional, Biological, Intrapsychic, Cognitive/Experiential, Social/Cultural, and Adjustment. The third edition emphasizes current scientific insights and research, with attention to both classic and modern theories .
Key features:
- Updated chapters on Culture and Personality and Personality Disorders (including DSM-5)
- New teaching materials such as Application Frameworks and In-Depth Analysis for better links between theory and practice
- Exercises that encourage critical thinking and self-reflection
- Fully revised chapter on Psychoanalytic approaches, with an extensive treatment of Object Relations Theory and Ego Psychology
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This book aligns with topics such as the psychology of the self, ego, identity, and personality.