Pathways to individuality : evolution and development of personality traits / Arnold H. Buss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Buss, Arnold H., 1924-2021, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personality.

Individuality.

Evolutionary psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Personality.

Individuality.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, [2011]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

"This book is about the development of personality from an evolutionary perspective. The focus is mainly on personality traits, so let me start by discussing basic issues involving traits. This book consists mainly of my perspectives on various aspects of personality. For example, I have a particular approach to the role of evolution in personality, to temperament, and to the self. However, other perspectives must be respected, and they are offered in summary form at the end of chapters, starting with Chapter 3. My conceptions and those of others are complementary and therefore offer a more complete understanding of major areas of personality. The book closes with an epilogue, a summing up and integration of what has gone before"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

Evolution

Development

Temperament I : activity, emotionality

Temperament II : sociability, impulsiveness

Later-developing traits : sensation seeking, aggression, dominance

Self I : self-consciousness

Self II : self-esteem, identity

Personality and abnormality

Style.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2011 dcunns

Other Format:

Original

ISBN:

9781433810312

143381031X

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.