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Pathways to individuality : evolution and development of personality traits /

"This book is about the development of personality from an evolutionary perspective. The focus is mainly on personality traits, so let me start by discussing basic issues involving traits. This book consists mainly of my perspectives on various aspects of personality. For example, I have a part...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Buss, Arnold H., 1924-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2012]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Personality.
Individuality.
Evolutionary psychology.
Biological Evolution.
Hominidae.
Personality Development.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Evolution
  • Development
  • Temperament I: activity, emotionality
  • Temperament II: sociability, impulsiveness
  • Later-developing traits: sensation seeking, aggression, dominance
  • Self I: self-consciousness
  • Self II: self-esteem, identity
  • Personality and abnormality
  • Style.