Personality in adulthood : a five-factor theory perspective / Robert R. McCrae, Paul T. Costa, Jr.

Author/creator McCrae, Robert R.
Other author Costa, Paul T.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Guilford Press, ©2003.
Descriptionxii, 268 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Facts and theories of adult development -- A trait approach to personality -- Measuring personality -- The search for growth or decline in personality -- Cross-cultural perspectives on personality and aging -- The course of personality development in the individual -- Stability reconsidered : qualifications and rival hypotheses -- A different view : ego psychologies and projective methods -- Adult development as seen through the personal interview -- A five-factor theory of personality -- The influences of personality on the life course.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 237-259) and index.
LCCN 2002014633
ISBN1572308273 (alk. paper)