Psychobiology of Personality

by Marvin Zuckerman

Book Overview

Personality can be defined along a small number of well established dimensions, each of which is partially determined by hereditary factors. Heredity acts on behavior through its influence on variations in the structure and function of neural and biochemical systems. This book explores the biological basis of individual differences in personality from genes to the structure, chemistry, and function of the brain and peripheral nervous system. In addition...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521016320
• ISBN13: 9780521016322
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 2.7" x 3.8"

Customer Reviews

An alternative to Costa and McCrae

This book is worth reading if you are a devotee of the biological basis of personality. The book is written in plain English, well illustrated, and is a highly informative account of personality. It covers the classic personality theories (e.g., P-E-N) alongside Zuckerman's and Gray's theoretical perspectives. This is a great book, which can be read by anyone who is interested in personality research.