Psychology library editions: Social psychology, Vol. 23, Goal concepts in personality and social psychology
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In: Psychology library editions: Social psychology Vol. 23
In: European psychologist, Band 6, Heft 3, S. 172-176
ISSN: 1878-531X
David Magnusson has been the most articulate spokesperson for a holistic, systems approach to personality. This paper considers three concepts relevant to a dynamic systems approach to personality: dynamics, systems, and levels. Some of the history of a dynamic view is traced, leading to an emphasis on the need for stressing the interplay among goals. Concepts such as multidetermination, equipotentiality, and equifinality are shown to be important aspects of a systems approach. Finally, attention is drawn to the question of levels of description, analysis, and explanation in a theory of personality. The importance of the issue is emphasized in relation to recent advances in our understanding of biological processes. Integrating such advances into a theory of personality while avoiding the danger of reductionism is a challenge for the future.
In: Journal of vocational behavior, Band 31, Heft 3, S. 222-230
ISSN: 1095-9084
In: The journal of psychology: interdisciplinary and applied, Band 64, Heft 1, S. 41-48
ISSN: 1940-1019
In: The Journal of social psychology, Band 72, Heft 2, S. 285-295
ISSN: 1940-1183
This authoritative handbook is the reference of choice for researchers and students of personality. Leading authorities describe the most important theoretical approaches in personality and review the state of the science in five broad content areas: biological bases; development; self and social processes; cognitive and motivational processes; and emotion, adjustment, and health. Within each area, chapters present innovative ideas, findings, research designs, and measurement approaches. Areas of integration and consensus are discussed, as are key questions and controversies still facing the
In: European psychologist, Band 17, Heft 1, S. 28-33
ISSN: 1878-531X