Personality and Personal Growth, 7th edition
Published by Pearson (November 9, 2012) © 2013
- Robert D. Frager California Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
- James Fadiman Stanford University
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- Updates in research- Updated research is incorporated into the text to help readers understand modern implications of the material
- Research on each theory covered in the book is included for the reader to have a deeper understanding of the creative studies and professional analyses of each theory
- Each chapter focuses on the positive and useful aspects of the theory presented and an explanation on why it is still used today
- Personal reflection exercises- Exercises incorporated throughout each chapter encourage students to think about the topics they have covered thus far, and apply it to their lives.
- Learning structure — Each chapter has been improved and slightly lengthened to encourage students to think about what they have read, and supply them with information for additional learning
- Chapter Highlights- Chapter highlights at the end of each chapter help readers reinforce important ideas and concepts reviewed in that section.
- Key Concepts- Key terms and their definition from the chapter are lists at the end of the section.
- Annotated Bibliography- Each chapter concludes with a list of publications related to the chapter material encouraging readers to learn more about topics discussed.
- The Teacher Guide- the authors added new class and homework exercises to a number of chapters, allowing instructors to more easily teach each chapter.
Found in this Section: 1. Overview of Change
2. Chapter-by-Chapter Change
1. Overview of changes
- Updated Research- Every chapter has been improved and slightly lengthened to include added sections on research and new references.
- Updated discussions- theoretical discussions have been added along with updated Evaluations sections.
- References- References are combined in one section at the back of the book for convenient access.
- New Chapter- Previous chapter “Cognitive Psychology and Its Applications.” has been renamed to “Albert Bandura and Cognitive Psychology, Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy,” to reflect exciting developments from these two psychologists.
2. Chapter-by-Chapter Changes
Chapter 1: Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis
- Section outlining the decades of research on Freudian theory
- Discussion of the pros and cons of Freud’s case study method
- Research covering unconscious processes, defense mechanisms, and the Effectiveness of psychoanalysis
Chapter 2: Carl Gustav Jung and Analytic Psychology
- Research on Jung’s typology theory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, as Well as research on Jung’s concepts of introversion and extraversion
- Discussion on some of the latest Jungian books, including The Red Book
Chapter 3: Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology
- Added both discussion of Adler’s theory of earliest memories and a new Personal Reflection exercise on earliest memories.
- Added section on Adler’s theories of birth order includes empirical studies of his concepts of life style, social interest, and birth order
Chapter 4: Karen Horney
- Discussion of applications of Horney’s approach to couple’s counseling
- Research on her concept of perfectionism
- Research on development of the Horney-Coolidge Type Indicator, which assesses Horney’s three orientations: compliance, aggression, and detachment.
Chapter 5: Feminist Approaches to Personality Theory
- Discussion on the growth of feminist psychology
- Brief history of feminism
- Outline of the development of feminist psychology as a discipline
Chapter 6: Erik Erikson and the Life Cycle
- New material on Erikson’s stage of generativity
- Discussion of a new Eriksonian stage focused on the unique challenges of men and women in their 80s and 90s
- Studies of identity, generativity, and the proposed ninth stage of the life cycle
- Discussion on new contribution to psychobiography and new approaches to the human life cycle
Chapter 7: William James and the Psychology of Consciousness
- Added detailed discussion on James’ groundbreaking Varieties of Religious Experience
- Research and theory related to the concept of attention.
- Discussion on recent theory and research devoted to psychedelics and altered states of consciousness
Chapter 8: B.F. Skinner and Radical Behaviorism.
- New discussion of Skinner and personality theory
- Explore the implications of Skinner’s insistence that the environment matters far more than most personality theorists realize
- Discussion of Arthur Staats’ theory of psychological behaviorism, which applies behavioral principles to personality
Chapter 9: Albert Bandura and Social Cognitive Psychology; Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy
- Reorganization of chapter into two sections ,
- Expanded discussion of research on Bandura’s concept of self-efficacy
- New detail on Beck’s development of cognitive therapy and its application to therapy with depression and other disorders
Chapter 10: George Kelly and Personal Construct Theory
- Added a new research section on personal construct therapy and its application to a wide variety of problems and disorders
- Discussion of the recent major publications on constructive psychology
Chapter 11: Carl Rogers and the Person-Centered Perspective.
- Recent studies of Rogers’ person-centered therapy
- Discussion of several recent publications on Rogers’ theories
Chapter 12: Abraham Maslow and Transpersonal Psychology.
- Discussion on research on Maslow’s major concepts, including self-actualization, the hierarchy of needs, and peak experiences
- Expanded section on Maslow’s work on “enlightened management” in business
- New material on developments in transpersonal psychology, including various definitions of the field, Washburn’s analysis of five major transpersonal perspectives, and research on exceptional human experiences, spiritual emergency, and treating religious and spiritual problems
Chapter 13: Yoga and the Hindu Tradition.
- Discussion on studies of yoga therapy in physical and mental healing, and the effects of both hatha yoga and kundalini yoga as complementary treatments to psychotherapy
Chapter 14: Zen and the Buddhist Tradition.
- Discussion on the rapidly increasing literature on the effects of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-based Cognitive therapy
Chapter 15: Sufism and the Islamic Tradition.
- New material on research in Sufism, including research on drumming and chanting practices related to the Sufi practice of dhikrulla
- Discussion on the literature on Sufism and psychology and the continually growing Western literature on Sufism
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis
Chapter 2: Carl Gustav Jung and Analytical Psychology
Chapter 3: Karen Horney and Humanistic Psychoanalysis
Chapter 4: Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology
Chapter 5: Feminist Approaches to Personality Theory
Chapter 6: Erik Erikson and the Life Cycle
Chapter 7: William James and the Psychology of Consciousness
Chapter 8: B. F. Skinner and Radical Behaviorism
Chapter 9: Cognitive Psychology: Albert Bandura and Aaron Beck
Chapter 10: George Kelly and Personal Construct Psychology
Chapter 11: Carl Rogers and the Person-Centered Perspective
Chapter 12: Abraham Maslow and Transpersonal Psychology
Chapter 13: Yoga and the Hindu Tradition
Chapter 14: Zen and the Buddhist Tradition
Chapter 15: Sufism and the Islamic Tradition
2. FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
The Structure of the Personality
Psychosexual States of Development
Freud’s Views about Women
Dynamics
Structure
Therapist/Therapy
Research
Evaluation and Current Influence
Recent Developments
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from Studies in Hysteria
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 2: Carl Gustav Jung and Analytic Psychology
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Research
Evaluation
Recent Developments: Jung’s Influence
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpts from Analytical Psychology
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 3: Karen Horney and Humanistic Psychoanalysis
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Horney’s New Paradigm
Dynamics
Nonclinical Applications of Horney
Research
Evaluation
Conclusion
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from Self Analysis
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 4: Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Research
Evaluation
Recent Developments: Adler’s Influence
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from Social Interest
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 5: Feminist Approaches to Personality Theory
Feminist Psychology
A Brief History of Feminism
Feminist Contributions to Personality Theory
Relational-Cultural Theory
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 6: Erik Erikson and the Life Cycle
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Research
Evaluation
Recent Developments: Erikson’s Influence
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from Childhood and Society
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 7: William James and the Psychology of Consciousness
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Evaluation
The Psychology of Consciousness
Evaluation
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpts from Talks to Teachers and The Varieties of Religious Experience
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 8: B. F. Skinner and Radical Behaviorism
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Structure
Research
Evaluation
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from “Humanism and Behaviorism”
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 9: Cognitive Psychology: Albert Bandura and Aaron Beck
Albert Bandura and Social Cognitive Theory
Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy
Evaluation
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from “Self-Efficacy” and Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 10: George Kelly and Personal Construct Theory
Introduction
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Research
Evaluation
Recent Developments: Constructive Psychology Theory
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 11: Carl Rogers and the Person-Centered Perspective
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
The Fully Functioning Person
Person-Centered Therapy
Group Work
Research
Evaluation
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from “Rogers’ Ideas”
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 12: Abraham Maslow and Transpersonal Psychology
Personal History
Intellectual Antecedents
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Research
Evaluation
Transpersonal Psychology
Research
Evaluation of Transpersonal Psychology
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from “The Plateau Experience”
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 13: Yoga and the Hindu Tradition
History
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Research
Evaluation
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from Radha: Diary of a Woman’s Search
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 14: Zen and the Buddhist Tradition
History
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Research
Evaluation
Recent Developments: The Influence of Buddhism
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from The Wild, White Goose
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 15: Sufism and the Islamic Tradition
History
Major Concepts
Dynamics
Structure
Research
Recent Developments
The Theory Firsthand: Excerpt from Sufi Talks: Teachings of an American Sufi Sheikh
Chapter Highlights
Key Concepts
Annotated Bibliography
James Fadiman received his Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University and has taught at San Francisco State University, Brandeis, Stanford and Sofia University. He has his own consulting firm and offers seminars to executives and educators worldwide. He has written or edited books on holistic health, goal setting, and abnormal psychology, is an editor for two journals, and sits on the board of several non-profit corporations. James was a college counselor for several years and continues to teach Ph.D. students
Robert Frager received his Ph.D. in social psychology from Harvard University, where he was a teaching assistant to Erik Erikson and research assistant to Stanley Milgram. He has taught psychology at Harvard, UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz and is the founder and first president of Sofia University, formerly the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology. He is currently Professor of Psychology and director of the Master’s program in Spiritual Guidance at Sofia University in Palo Alto, California.
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