Personality psychology : domains of knowledge about human nature / Randy J. Larsen, Washington University in St. Louis, David M. Buss, University of Texas at Austin.

By: Larsen, Randy J [author.]Contributor(s): Buss, David M, 1953- 1953- [author.]Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publisher: New York, NY : McGraw-Hill, a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2021Copyright date: ©2021 Edition: Seventh editionDescription: xxv, 736 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780078035357 (paperback)Subject(s): Personality -- TextbooksLOC classification: BF698 .L37 2021Summary: Randy Larsen and David Buss dynamically demonstrate how scientists approach the study of personality in Personality Psychology: Domains of Knowledge About Human Nature. Major findings, both classical and contemporary, are presented in the context of six key domains-Dispositional, Biological, Intrapsychic, Cognitive/Experimental, Social and/Culture, and Adjustment-providing a foundation for the analysis and understanding of human personality. 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.

"To all students of personality, past and future. RL
To my father Arnold H. Buss. DB"

Includes bibliographical references (pages 663-711) and indexes (pages 712-736).

Randy Larsen and David Buss dynamically demonstrate how scientists approach the study of personality in Personality Psychology: Domains of Knowledge About Human Nature. Major findings, both classical and contemporary, are presented in the context of six key domains-Dispositional, Biological, Intrapsychic, Cognitive/Experimental, Social and/Culture, and Adjustment-providing a foundation for the analysis and understanding of human personality. 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.