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Personality and Intelligence Dr Philip Corr (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, City, University of London)

Personality and Intelligence By Dr Philip Corr (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, City, University of London)

Summary

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.

Personality and Intelligence Summary

Personality and Intelligence: The Psychology of Individual Differences by Dr Philip Corr (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, City, University of London)

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

Personality and Intelligence Reviews

This comprehensive, accessible and authoritative text is a brilliant blend of theory, method, and practice. Written by an international list of experts, it is up-to-date, scientifically rigorous and yet has plenty of real-life examples. I could not be more positive about the book and placed it immediately on various reading lists. * Professor Adrian Furnham, Norwegian Business School *
This easily accessible book, grounded in sound scholarship, provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive overview of personality and intelligence. It challenges the reader to think about the relationship between theory and practice in an engaging and relevant way. * Professor Mandy Robbins, Wrexham University *
A highly detailed and interesting text that provides a mix of factual knowledge and theories alongside real-world examples to engage the reader. I would recommend this book to my students. * Dr Laura Jenkins, Loughborough University *

About Dr Philip Corr (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, City, University of London)

Dr Philip Corr is Professor of Psychology at City, University of London, and Honorary Professor at Brunel University. His research focuses on personality and individual differences, encompassing psychometric, behavioural and neuroscience approaches he has extensive teaching experience in these areas. Philip is the Founding Editor of Journal Personality Neuroscience, published by Cambridge University Press, and has served as President of several scientific societies dedicated to the psychology of individual differences. Dr Dino Krupic is a Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Osijek, Croatia, where he lectures on personality psychology, applied methodology and psychometrics. His main scientific interest is the biological basis of personality, with a particular focus on the study of fear and anxiety in laboratory settings. He is a member of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (ISSID) and the European Association of Personality Psychology (EAPP).

Table of Contents

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 Martinez: Introduction to Intelligence: Conceptual Foundations 15: Nicolas Becker, Jorn 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, Berenice 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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NGR9780198811398
9780198811398
019881139X
Personality and Intelligence: The Psychology of Individual Differences by Dr Philip Corr (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, City, University of London)
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Oxford University Press
2024-04-23
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