| Description |
x, 286 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Critical thinking in psychology |
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Critical thinking in psychology.
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| Contents |
Series editor's introduction -- Ch.1 Individual differences: aims, methods and ethics Ch.2 Personality -- Ch.3 Personality and physical health -- Ch.4 Atypical personality traits and mental health -- Ch. 5 Cultural and sex differences in personality -- Ch. 6 The structure and determinants of intelligence -- Ch.7 The use of intellectual ability tests -- Ch. 8 Motivation -- Ch.9 Conclusions: the future of individual differences psychology -- Glossary -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
"This accessible introductory text covers core domains of variation in individual differences: the history, philosophy and methods used in individual differences psychology, personality, intellect, affect and the self. It provides concise and focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area, while developing students' higher level skills. Activities help readers build the underpinning generic critical thinking and transferable skills they need to become independent learners, and to meet the requirements of their programme of study." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Personality.
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Individuality.
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Psychology.
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| ISBN |
9780857251145 paperback |
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0857251147 paperback |
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