Personality - 2nd Edition by John D Mayer (Hardcover)

About the Book

Organized around the personality systems framework, this text offers students a clear and engaging introduction to the study of personality. Integrating cutting-edge research, the second edition provides a comprehensive roadmap toward understanding personality by examining personality's different parts, organization, and development over time.

Book Synopsis

Organized around the personality systems framework, this text offers students a clear and engaging introduction to the study of personality. Integrating cutting-edge research, the second edition provides a comprehensive roadmap toward understanding personality by examining personality's different parts, organization, and development over time.

Review Quotes

A refreshing alternative to texts that are divided by theory. I believe the organization of the book is optimal; instead of organizing by theory, the book addresses personality as a whole. I like how the writing was relatable for students and addresses issues in which they would be interested. I have been desperately searching for a book such as this.

An innovative approach to understanding the field of personality psychology. The systems framework followed in the textbook offers a unique perspective on personality psychology theory and research that lends itself well to introducing undergraduate students to the field of personality psychology. Within the systems framework, the textbook offers a thorough review of both past and current empirical research in the field of personality psychology.

About the Author

John D. Mayer is professor of psychology at the University of New Hampshire. He has authored more than 130 articles, chapters, books, and psychological tests, including Personal Intelligence: The Power of Personality and How It Shapes Our Lives and the internationally known Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)