Social and Personality Development

ISBN-13: 9780415231046 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 208 str.

Tina Abbott; Tina Abbot; Tina Abbott

Opis

Personality is a topic which has fascinated both psychologists and individuals alike for many years. This volume is an introduction to the important contributions psychology has made towards understanding personality and the related areas of gender development and adolescence. Key theories in each area are outlined, compared and evaluated.

Recenzje

' ... Tina Abbott encourages students to consider some of the questions that have plagued psychologists for decades, most notably, "how do we get to be like we are?" The book includes incisive chapter summaries that not only remind students what has been covered, but also demonstrate how the sometimes disparate topics in this area can be linked together.' - Roz Brody, Head of Psychology, Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College.

Spis treści

Introduction. Personality Development. Two Approaches to the Study of Personality. Trait and Type Theories. Psychoanalytic Theory. Social Learning Theories. Gender Development. Social and Biological Approaches to Gender Identity. Cognitive Development Theories. An Alternative View of Gender Identity. Adolescence. Concept of Adolescence. Theories of Adolescence. Other Influences on Development. Study Aids.

O autorze

Tina Abbott is an experienced A Level teacher and examiner and is an executive member of the Association for the Teaching of Psychology.