Quirk : brain science makes sense of your peculiar personality / Hannah Holmes.
| Author/creator | Holmes, Hannah, 1963- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Random House, ©2011. |
| Description | xviii, 262 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Brain science makes sense of your peculiar personality |
| Contents | The five factor model -- Factor : neuroticism: Facet : anxiety ; Facet : depression -- Factor : extraversion: Facet : impulsiveness/novelty seeking ; Facet : activeness ; Facet : cheerfulness ; Facet : assertiveness -- Factor : agreeableness: Facet : trust ; Facet : cooperation ; Facet : sympathy ; Facet : altruism ; Facet : morality -- Factor : conscientiousness: Facet : self-discipline ; Facet : orderliness -- Factor : openness: Facet : inteIIect ; Facet : imagination ; Facet : artistic interests ; Facet : liberalism ; Facet : emotionality. |
| Abstract | The author of the acclaimed "The Well-Dressed Ape" enlightens and amuses readers in a fun, funny, and even quirky look at personality and contemporary brain science. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-247) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011499018 |
| ISBN | 9781400068401 |
| ISBN | 1400068401 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QP402 .H65 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |