Personality 101 [Paperback]

Personality psychology concerns what most people think psychology should be about. This book is the best introduction to personality psychology available anywhere. It combines clear, accessible, and engaging writing with a thorough grasp of the key research and methodological issues in the field. Readers at almost any level of sophistication will find the book enjoyable and informative.

Robert Hogan, Ph.D.
President, Hogan Assessment Systems

Broad, authoritative, and above all, clear, this lively book is the ideal introduction to the vibrant field of personality. By blending solid coverage of established theories and findings with discussion of the latest developments and controversies,Personality 101will be the go-to book for anyone wanting firm foundation in the field.

Sam Gosling, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, University of Texas, Austin
Author ofSnoop: What your stuff says about you

This is a seriously good book. It is written in a very approachable style by two world experts who really know the literature. I has an 'un-put-downable' quality, like a great novel, that students everywhere will really appreciate.

Adrian Furnham, D.Phil (Oxford) D.Sc (London)
Professor of Psychology, University College London

What is personality? How do we measure personality? Does nature or nurture play a bigger role in our destiny? Is it possible to change our personality for the better? This unique text presents the most current scientific findings about personality in a friendly, jargon-free format. Distilling the vast research on this fascinating topic, the book addresses various historical views of personality and compares and contrasts the reigning Five Factor Model with the most current competing models of personality. The authors discuss techniques of assessing personality and provide essential information on its role in life outcomes ranginlƒ˝