<p>This proven, comprehensive volume defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. It learning in its historical perspective, giving readers an appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research. Presents essential features of the major theories of learning and examines some of the relationships between learning theory and educational practices. Offers a new chapter introducing Evolutionary Psychology and its approach to learning. Covers current topics including the neuropsychology of amnesia, the neuropsychological distinction between declarative learning and memory and procedural learning and memory, the neuropsychology of reinforcement and addiction, and on-line learning and distance education. Provides examples of theory in practice throughout. Features end-of-chapter evaluation sections that include conditions and criticisms. For administrators, educators, or anyone looking for information about how people learn.</p>

An Introduction to Theories of Learning (6th Edition)

Education & Teaching

Olson, Matthew

Olson, Matthew H.

Hergenhahn, B.R.

Schools & Teaching

Taylor&Francis

<p> <i>For courses in personality psychology.</i> </p>  <p> <b>Explore personality with the theorists</b> </p> <p> <b> <i>An Introduction to Theories of Personality</i> </b>uses a unique theorist-by-theorist approach in introducing the basics of personality theory, ranging from Freud and other personality theory pioneers to modern theorists. Both the theorists and their theories are discussed – supported by a wealth of primary sources, biographical information, and additional research – in a way that urges students to consider not only psychology as a field but their own lives and relationships. The<b> 9th Edition </b>has been thoroughly updated; changes include chapter revisions and reorganizations based on student input, updated chapter introductions and Questions for Discussions, and more.</p>

An Introduction to Theories of Personality (9th Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hergenhahn, BR

Psychology & Counseling

Pearson

<p>An Introduction to Theories of Personality [RENTAL EDITION]</p>

An Introduction to Theories of Personality [RENTAL EDITION]

<p><h2>Brief Contents</h2> <h3>PART I: INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY</h3> <ul> <li>What is Personality?</li> </ul> <h3>PART II: THE PSYCHOANALYTIC PARADIGM</h3> <ul> <li>Sigmund Freud</li> <li>Carl Jung</li> </ul> <h3>PART III: THE SOCIOCULTURAL PARADIGM</h3> <ul> <li>Alfred Adler</li> <li>Karen Horney</li> <li>Erik H. Erikson</li> </ul> <h3>PART IV: THE TRAIT PARADIGM</h3> <ul> <li>Gordon Allport</li> <li>Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J. Eysenck</li> </ul> <h3>PART V: THE LEARNING PARADIGM</h3> <ul> <li>B.F. Skinner</li> <li>John Dollard and Neal Miller</li> <li>Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel</li> </ul> <h3>PART VI: THE EVOLUTIONARY PARADIGM</h3> <ul> <li>David M. Buss</li> </ul> <h3>PART VII: THE EXISTENTIAL-HUMANISTIC PARADIGM</h3> <ul> <li>George Kelly</li> <li>Carl Rogers</li> <li>Abraham Maslow</li> <li>Rollo Reese May</li> </ul> <h3>PART VII: SUMMING UP AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS</h3> <ul> <li>A Final Word</li> </ul></p>

Introduction to Theories of Personality, An

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