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OverviewFirst published in 1953, The Psychology of Personality proposes to give an account of the current knowledge about personality at the time; to describe the ideas used by psychologists in this field, the techniques available, the results obtained, and some of their applications. It begins by considering briefly the meaning of the term personality and goes on to explain how this branch of psychology had come to organize itself, and what was its place in the general history of modern thought. Today it can be read in its historical context. This book is a re-issue originally published in 1953. The language used and views portrayed are a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bernard NotcuttPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.660kg ISBN: 9781032943855ISBN 10: 1032943858 Pages: 270 Publication Date: 01 November 2024 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Adult education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Meaning of Personality, and its Place in Psychology 2. Theories of Personality 3. Traits 4. Types and Factors 5. Forces of the Environment 6. Theories of Basic Motives 7. Patterns of Maturation and Mechanisms of Defence 8. Psychodynamics 9. Projective Methods 10. Men in Groups 11. The Logic of Validation 12. Development of the Concept of Personality. General References. Essential References. Name Index. Subject Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationBernard Notcutt (1909–1953) First Professor of Psychology in the University of Natal, South Africa began his academic career as a philosopher. When appointed to a lectureship at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa, he would have taught both philosophy and psychology as was the fashion at the time and his interest in psychology grew from there. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |