Foundations of Personality (Nato Science Series D: (Closed))

Author: P.J. HettemaPublisher: SpringerPaperback:ISBN 10: 9401047251ISBN 13: 978-9401047258Hardcover:ISBN 10: 0792322312ISBN 13: 978-0792322313Differences between people are a fascinating and long-standing area of psychological inquiry. However, previous research has largely been confined to studies at the descriptive level. This book tries to explain individual difference, rather than merely describe them. Explanations are derived from two major competing frameworks: the biological and social approaches to individuality. The book is based on the contributions of specialists from Europe and North America invited to represent the biological and social points of view. Thus, a direct confrontation is obtained of two approaches that, hitherto, have proceeded with virtually no reference to each other. Attention is paid to behavior genetics, psychophysiology and temperament, as well as to social learning, behavioral strategies and person-environment interactions. Differences and commonalitie