TY - BOOK AU - Burger,Jerry M. TI - Personality SN - 0-534-52796-5 U1 - 126 PY - 2004/// CY - Australia PB - Thomson KW - Psychology N1 - includes index N2 - Jerry Burger’s Personality pairs each major theoretical perspective—psychoanalytic (Freudian & Neo‑Freudian), trait, biological, humanistic, behavioral/social‐cognitive, and cognitive—with a dedicated research chapter that illustrates real empirical studies supporting (or challenging) the theories . The text begins with foundational topics—including definitions of personality, cultural influences, and research methods—then explores each theory’s applications, assessments, and critiques . Biographical profiles, self-assessment tools, and clear examples are woven throughout to make the material engaging and accessible . Burger emphasizes the dynamic interaction between theory and research, helping students see how personality science evolves and applies to everyday life ER -