PSYCHOLOGY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES by Gregory J. Boyle (Editor), Donald H. Saklofske (Editor) ( 9780761944096 )

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Title:

PSYCHOLOGY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

By:

Gregory J. Boyle (Editor), Donald H. Saklofske (Editor)

Format:

Hardback

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ISBN 10:

0761944095

ISBN 13:

9780761944096

Publisher:

SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC

Pub. date:

19 December, 2003

Series:

SAGE Benchmarks in Psychology

Pages:

1792

Description:

Series Brief:SAGE Benchmarks in Psychology brings together the most influential and field-defining articles, both classical and contemporary, in each of the sub-disciplines of psychological science presented as a series of four-volume major works. Each four-volume set represents a collection of the published works from leading international scholars and academics throughout the world, collated from the foremost journals in each field and brought together by an Editor or Editorial team of renowned international stature. A full introduction is offered by the Editor(s) of each set, presenting a rationale for the selection of articles, an overview of the field, the discipline's past, present and likely future drawing upon the articles selected in each volume as signposts for the reader. Psychological Science has evolved enormously throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. It is therefore vital that a solid academic reference is available for university libraries which presents the outstanding work and research in each sub-discipline of the field. This series should present the 'gold standard' for university libraries throughout the world with an existing collection or interest in psychological reference works. SAGE Benchmarks in Psychology should allow scholars, researchers and students to be more effectively informed of the main developments, while also setting the tone for future research in their chosen area of psychological science.Other forthcoming major works in this series:Child Development (four-volumes)Individual Differences (four-volumes)Cognitive Psychology I (four-volumes)Cognitive Psychology II (four-volumes)

Synopsis:

This collection provides a comprehensive up-to-date synthesis of some of the most significant publications in the psychology of individual differences field over the past two decades. It contains benchmark readings, including highly cited empirical articles, review articles with an emphasis on critical review articles as well some book chapters that have had great impact in terms of presenting research findings and influencing the key debates in the field. There is a particular emphasis on recent key publications to complement older classic works, an overall integration of this expansive field and is thoroughly international in focus.In addition to the 80 key original publications included in the collection, Volume One opens with an introductory editorial essay by the Editors setting out the rationale behind the selections, and providing an illuminating discussion of the development of Individual Differences and its theoretical, empirical, and applied foundations.Coverage in this Major Work:Volume 1 - covers the role of individual differences in cognitive/intellectual abilitiesVolume 2 - covers theories pertaining to normal personality structure along with associated measurement instrumentsVolume 3 covers papers published on cognitive, emotional and motivational influences on the area of individual differencesVolume 4 covers clinical and applied research - including papers in the huge area of personality disorders and assessmentThis 4-volume reference set will make an invaluable addition to any academic library with a interest in and/or existing collection in individual differences/personality. Given its diverse yet coherent organization, it ought to provide an excellent supplement on relevant courses where students need to engage with the provocative ideas that have made this field both lively and fascinating.This collection provides a comprehensive, up-to-date and international synthesis of some of the most significant publications in the psychology of individual differences over the past two decades. It contains * benchmark readings, including highly cited empirical articles* review articles with an emphasis on critical review articles * key book chapters that have influenced debates in the field.The Editorial introduction at the beginning of Volume 1 contextualises the articles in terms of their overall significance in the development of the field.A unique resource for students and researchers interested in the theoretical, empirical, and applied foundations of the psychology of Individual Differences.

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