Foundations of character and personality : An introduction to the psychology of social adjustment / edited by George Herbert Betts, Raymond Asa Kent.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kent, Raymond Asa, editor.

Betts, George Herbert, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personality.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 371 pages)

Other Title:

Foundations of character and personality

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : Bobbs-Merrill Co, 1937.

Summary:

"The present volume reflects clearly the results of the work of the years which Dr. Betts devoted to psychology in its relation to personality, to the field of general education with particular reference to social aims and objectives, and to the study and interpretation of religion in terms of its contribution to the same ends. A little more than a decade ago the term character education came into rather general use, and a movement was initiated which sought to secure greater emphasis in education upon personality and character. Doctor Betts was one of the pioneers in this movement and entered upon the task of a scientific study of the problem involved. He carried on a number of inquiries for the collection of data and was instrumental in directing some experimental work in the field. This book discusses character education"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

Meaning of character and personality

Social adjustment and mastery

Maladjusted personalities

The perverse personality

Physical foundations of personality

Selective response in social situations

Basic motives in conduct

Early patterns of social behavior

Attitudes as motives

Ideals as motives

Beliefs and knowledge as motives

Social codes as standards of behavior

Self-criticism and moral compulsion

Integration of character and personality.

Notes:

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