TY  - BOOK
AU  - Newman,Laurel C.
AU  - Larsen,Randy J.
TI  - Taking sides
T2  - Taking sides
SN  - 9780078050008
U1  - 155.2 22
PY  - 2011/// [i.e.2010]
CY  - New York
PB  - McGraw-Hill
KW  - Personality
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; UNIT 1. Personality traits -- Is the five-factor model an adequate theory of personality? -- Is personality stable across the life span? -- Is neuroticism a purely negative trait? -- Is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) a valid tool for career selection? -- UNIT 2. Biological bases of personality -- Do animals have personalities? -- Are sex differences in mate preferences driven by evolution? -- UNIT 3. Emotion -- Is the positive psychology movement fundamentally flawed? -- Can we make ourselves happier? -- Does money lead to happiness? -- Is our self-esteem dependent on others' views of us? --UNIT 4. Cognitive and psychoanalytic -- Should Freud's theories be abandoned as useless? -- Are positive illusions healthy? -- Is "emotional intelligence" really intelligence? -- UNIT 5. Relationships -- Does birth order influence our personalities? -- Does the Internet improve social relationships? -- UNIT 6. Contemporary topics -- Are stereotypes about a culture's personality true? -- Are young adults more narcissistic than previous generations? -- Is it ethical to enhance cognitive abilities?
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