For courses in Personality Psychology Bring theory into practice with illustrative biographies, clear explanations, and the most current research? Theories of Personality (Subscription), 7/e provides an overview of major classic and current theories of personality, brings theories to life through the interpretation of illustrative biographies, and integrates a clear explanation of theory with the latest research. In the 7th Edition, you?ll find updated literature throughout, as well as timely discussions on interesting topics such as Jung?s theory, bullying, epigenetics, and more. Author Susan Cloninger encourages students to think critically, and to see how understanding other people can bring both academic and practical benefits to our lives.Theories of Personality 7th Edition by Susan Cloninger and Publisher Pearson. ISBNs: 9780134625485, 013462548X. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9780134899039, 0134899032.

The 8th edition of Theories of Personality follows in the tradition of the previous versions by centering on the premise that personality theories are a reflection of the unique cultural background family experiences personalities and professional training of their originators. The book begins by acquainting students with the meaning of personality and providing them with a solid foundation for understanding the nature of theory as well as its crucial contributions to science. The chapters that follow present twenty-three major theories: coverage of each theory also encompasses a biographical sketch of each theorist related research and applications to real life. Changes in the 8th edition included a new chapter 8 on evolutionary personality theory focusing on the work of David Buss. The Related Research sections in each chapter have also been updated.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: SmartBook – an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. Access to your instructor’s homework assignments quizzes syllabus notes reminders and other important files for the course. Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready loose-leaf version includes free shipping.Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.htmlProduct details Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 8 edition (December 7, 2012) Publication Date: December 7, 2012