Personality and Intelligence: The Psychology of Individual Differences

Written by an unrivalled panel of international experts, this is an authoritative and critical account of personality, intelligence, and individual differences. With its real-world focus and comprehensive coverage, this text encourages students to take a critical approach to the psychology of individual differences. It pairs foundational theory with contemporary research insights, weaving conceptual and social issues throughout, to offer a thorough insight into this stimulating field. Key features · Written by an international panel of experts actively researching in the field of individual differences · Exceptionally comprehensive, offering a critical lens on all of the key areas of personality and intelligence research · Considers the past, present, and future of the field of individual differences, with coverage of the foundational research in personality and intelligence complemented by discussions of the challenges facing psychologists today, including the replication crisis and the social implications of research · The 'Psychology in context' feature helps students bridge the gap between theory and real life, demonstrating the relevance of individual differences in everyday situations · Numerous examples of published research in the 'Inside the research' features reflect the breadth of issues explored in the study of individual differences · The 'Twisting the lens' feature in each chapter explores the relationship between individual differences and other areas of psychology, encouraging students to think creatively and synoptically about their studies Digital formats and resources Personality and Intelligence: The Psychology of Individual Differences is available for students and institutions to purchase in an e-book format, enriched with online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, with hyperlinked learning resources to offer self-assessment activities and extra support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The student resources, accessible via the e-book, include: - A flashcard glossary - Multiple-choice questions to accompany each chapter - Extra material on psychometrics, data, and analysis - Tools for conducting research The book's teaching resources, accessible online for adopting lecturers, include: - PowerPoint slides for every chapter - 180 test bank questions - Figures and tables from the book