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Behavior Settings 36
Privacy 37
Summary of Environmental Effects 37
Summary 38 ¢ Key Terms 38 ¢ Thought Questions 38
viii Contents
Contents ix
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11 Identity 193
Stages of Identity Formation: Erikson and Marcia 194
Beyond Four Statuses 197
Racial and Ethnic Identity 197
Sexual Orientation Identity Development 199
Gender Identity, Gender Typing, and Gender Differences 201
Gender Identity 201
Gender Differences 202
Gender Typing: Development of Gender Differences
and Gender Identity 205
Narrative and Identity 209
Summary 213 ¢ Key Terms 213 ¢ Thought Questions 213
Contents xi
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Contents xiii
16 Consciousness 297
The Relationship of Consciousness to Nonconscious Information
Processing 298
Mindlessness 299
Automaticity 300
Priming 301
The Relationship of the Self to Consciousness 302
Are Nonconscious Processes “Smart” or “Dumb?” 303
Altered States of Consciousness 304
Sleep 304
Dreams 306
Hypnosis 309
Drugs 312
The Divided Self: Split-Brain Experiments
and Consciousness 313
Fantasy and Consciousness 315
Summary 316 ¢ Key Terms 316 ¢ Thought Questions 316
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Contents xv
19 Summing Up 377
Interactionism 377
The Multidimensionality of the Person 380
The Self 381
Personality as a Science 382
The Future 383
Personality Structure 384
Individual Differences and Their Development 385
Personality Dynamics 385
An Integrated Theory of Personality 386
Summary 387 ¢ Thought Questions 387
Glossary 389
References 397
Index of Names 449
Index of Concepts 457
xvi Contents
In a sense, we are all personality psychologists. We are making an inference about the
genetics of personality when we say, “She has her father’s personality.” We are judging
child-rearing practices when we note, “They’re good parents.” We are noticing the stabil-
ity of personality when we complain that, “He has always been stubborn.”
Personality is intended for an undergraduate audience at two- and four-year colleges
and universities. An extensive background in psychology is not a prerequisite for the use
of the book. We have tried to produce a text written for students at the college level. We
have tried to respect most students’ ability and have not written down to them.
More so than most topics in psychology, personality psychology textbooks can be de-
scribed in terms of style, rather than content. Some focus on grand theories, others focus
on recent research. This textbook includes some of both perspectives. Most chapters in
the second half of the book address topics from the perspective of the theories laid out in
the first half. This approach provides an integrative framework for understanding these
issues. It is likely that some approaches will work better or be more intuitive than others.
However, it is useful to take the time to understand the approaches that aren’t so intuitive
in that context. It is also a good exercise to critically evaluate those approaches.
Often the problem with the grand theories is that they tend to not be parsimonious and
fail with regard to empirical validity. The grand theories tend to be older and the style is
quite different from the more recent, and often smaller, theories. The grand theories do
contribute heuristic value; that is, they give the reader a way to think about how and why
people behave as they do. The psychoanalytic approach is referred to often in the book,
and has some serious problems, but there is no doubt that was a crucial theory for devel-
oping psychotherapy.
The new research approach tends to be smaller in aims, and more grounded in empir-
ical validity. A textbook that focuses on new research, however, tends to neglect some of
the classic but very important and useful theory and research. Learning theory approaches
to personality have great explanatory power and are very useful for behavior change. The
conflict models and frustration-aggression models are both parsimonious and empirically
supported. But the reference dates sure do look old. Remember that old research, well
conducted, is still good research.
This edition has updates to every chapter, but the basic format has been maintained
from previous editions. Given the comprehensive coverage of the book, it is likely the
instructor may want to choose which chapters to assign. As a student, you are certainly
welcome to read the unassigned chapters.
This book offers a range of features and tools to help students develop and test their
understanding of core concepts and topics.
An accessible and relevant text that offers a unique narrative—A natural and relaxed
writing style promotes a sense of a conversation between the authors and student.
Comprehensive coverage of current topics and scholarly research—The text has
been thoroughly updated to reflect recent research, theories, and scholarship from
across the discipline.
Flexible format and organization—The text provides the core theoretical
foundations of Personality while offering instructors the flexibility to incorporate a
variety of outside course materials and cases.
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dents with a flexibility that fits any budget and/or learning style, Personality, 5e, comes
with the following teaching and learning aids:
Test Item File—An extensive set of multiple-choice, short answer, and essay
questions for every chapter for creating original quizzes and exams.
xviii Preface
Acknowledgments
We are grateful to those who reviewed the manuscript for previous editions: Sylvia San-
tos, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Hal Arkowitz, University of Arizona;
Etzel Cardena, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Paul M. From-
son, Elon College; Stella D. Garcia, University of Texas, San Antonio; Bill C. Henry,
Colby College; Anita E. Kelly, University of Notre Dame; Carolyn C. Morf, University of
Utah; Robert W. Newby, Tarleton State University; Michael F. Shaughnessy, Eastern New
Mexico University; T. Gale Thompson, Bethany College; Bill Thornton, University of
Southern Maine; and Paul H. Wright, University of North Dakota We also want to thank
Virginia Harrelson Lilian Gonzales and Lorraine Woods for their assistance in tracking
down relevant articles.
Finally, we would like to thank Mark Covey, Concordia College; Gwyneth Beagley,
Alma College; Wally Beagley, Alma College; and Paula Niedenthal, University of Wis-
consin; for support at various points in the project. We would also like to thank Emily
Kirby, Kilee DeBrabander, and Megan Setterlund for their extensive help. We would also
like to thank Dan Luciano for development of the concept of affordable college textbooks
and his encouragement to write the book, and Victoria Putman of Putman Productions for
the production and editorial direction she provided to make this book a reality.
Preface xix
Seymour Feshbach earned his B.A. from the City College of New York (CCNY),
after being discharged from the army, and his Ph.D. from Yale University. After receiving
his Ph.D., he was recalled to active duty and served in the Korean War. He is a profes-
sor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania and at the University of California, Los
Angeles. His major area of interest was the dynamics of aggressive behavior, especially
the reduction of aggression. His later research focused on other areas, particularly the
analysis of patriotism and nationalism.
Bernard Weiner received his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago
and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Since 1965, he has been at the University
of California, Los Angeles, where he is currently Distinguished Professor of Psychology.
He has written, coauthored, or edited l6 books, including Judgments of Responsibility
(l995), and Social Motivation, Justice, and the Moral Emotions (2006), as well as pub-
lished more than 225 articles. He has been awarded the Donald Campbell Research Award
and the Edward L. Thorndike Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psycho-
logical Association, the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society of Experimental
Social Psychology, and is a member of the National Academy of E ducation. In addition
to a Distinguished Teaching Award, he holds honorary degrees from the University of
Bielefeld, Germany; Turku University, Finland; and the University of Manitoba, Canada.
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Definition of Personality
The field of personality is enormously complex and diverse. As a student
taking this class, you may be interested in questions such as What is my
personality—what are my fundamental characteristics? How changeable is my
personality? How did I acquire my personality? How is my personality orga-
nized? What factors determine my behavior—my motives, my self, my traits,
my thoughts, my emotions? How do all those factors interact and interrelate?
How can I understand others’ personality? Are all aspects of my personality
conscious, or are some parts determined by unconscious forces—how well
can I know myself? What role do my emotions play in my personality and my
behavior? Why are some people more able than others to handle stress and
conflict? Are humans basically aggressive or basically loving?
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xxii Introduction
Chapter Topics
Our view of personality dictates the organization of this text. The two most basic as-
pects that influence the development and functioning of personality are biological and
genetic factors, and environmental and sociocultural factors. In Part 1, we consider these
two basic influences. In Part 2, we turn to a consideration of the three major groups of
theories that have influenced how we think about the functioning of the whole person:
Introduction xxiii
xxiv Introduction
1
CHAPTER 1
Genetic Determinants
of Personality
CHAPTER 2
Contextual Aspects
of Personality and
Behavior
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A key question for personality psychologists is: “Are we what we are because of
nature or because of nurture?” When the question is phrased in this m anner,
neither answer can be correct, for the answers are not mutually exclusive. The
premise of the question itself is wrong. We are what we are because of how
nature and nurture interact; it is not a question of either/or. There clearly are
both inborn and social-cultural influences on the individual. Genetics and
environment—nature and nurture—regulate and guide each person.
In Chapter 1 we examine some of the innate determinants of personality
and behavior. We observe that, as products of a long evolutionary history, hu-
man beings are predisposed to certain patterns of behavior. In addition, spe-
cific genetic blueprints provide the foundation for personality and behavior.
But it is evident that individuals’ personalities are greatly influenced by the
contexts that surround them and by the experiences they have had. Individu-
als brought up in different cultures or social classes behave differently. If one
wants to predict what an individual is doing or thinking at a given time, some
of the best predictors are the point in history when the individual was born and
where he or she is living. In Chapter 2 we examine some of these social and
cultural influences as well as other kinds of environmental influences.
Culture not only influences individuals; it also influences psychological the-
ories themselves. There is increasing reason to believe that the “grand theories”
of Western psychology reflect certain biases about the nature of people that
characterize Western culture.
Chapters 1 and 2 do not attempt to give complete accounts of the genetics of
personality or the social determinants of action; full courses are devoted to these
topics. Rather, we introduce the context of the person: an individual with unique
predispositions who is nevertheless modifiable and shaped by surroundings.
Rev. Dr. Endicott Peabody of the Groton School wrote: “I must tell
you how deeply Mrs. Peabody and I sympathize with you in
Norman’s death. He gave his life in a great cause. That will be a
comfort to you both, and he met his death with the courage that is
characteristic of his family. Even with these considerations, I realize
that your hearts must be heavy. It will please you to know that one of
Norman’s classmates at Groton, who had followed his career in
France with keen interest, has sent a contribution toward a memorial
that he desires established at the school.”
Speaking for the Harvard Class of 1909 of which Norman was a
member, its Secretary, Francis A. Harding, said: “On behalf of the
Harvard Class of 1909, I wish to express the very deep regret which
every Harvard man, and especially every classmate of Norman’s,
has felt after reading the announcement of his death in France. To
those of us who knew Norman intimately, the news of his death
comes as a distinct shock, and every member of our class feels
proud to have known and to have been affiliated with one who had
the courage to give in such a noble way everything he possessed to
the great cause in which he believed.”
From South Carolina Senator Tillman wrote: “Your son gave his
young life in defense of what all of us know is a sacred cause. He
was a twentieth century Lafayette, a modern knight errant whose
statue will yet grace the capital of France. Prince? Yes, a Prince
indeed—‘sans peur et sans reproche.’”
Many other thoughtful and tender messages came from others,
friends and strangers, at home and abroad, testifying their
commingled sorrow and admiration. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
telegraphed from Washington this tribute:
TO NORMAN PRINCE
From a Boston Boy, in France, American Ambulance Field Service,
October 20, 1916.
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