The dark side of personality : science and practice in social, personality, and clinical psychology /

The dark side of personality : science and practice in social, personality, and clinical psychology /

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Imprint:	Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2016.
Description:	1 online resource (xi, 389 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Personality. Personality disorders. Personality. Personality Disorders. Personality. Personality disorders.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12664755

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Other authors / contributors:	Zeigler-Hill, Virgil, editor. Marcus, David K., editor.
ISBN:	9781433821882 1433821885 9781433821875 1433821877
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Access restricted to Ryerson students, faculty and staff. English.
Summary:	"Dark personality traits, and traits with dark features, are connected to destructive behaviors and interpersonal problems. Even moderate levels of these traits can cause significant issues. Understanding them will play an integral role in treating individuals who exhibit dark, unhealthy characteristics. Thus, a primary goal of this book is to unite personality psychology and clinical psychology. It synthesizes recent research that connects pathological personality features to the Big Five personality dimensions, creating an interdisciplinary taxonomy of dark personality traits. This volume brings together a diverse panel of experts who provide complex, nuanced perspectives on a variety of personality traits, including those that are readily accepted as dark (e.g., the Dark Triad of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism), have been largely ignored by the broader psychological literature (e.g., spitefulness), have not been included in previous discussions of dark personality traits (e.g., authoritarianism), or appear to be at least somewhat positive on a superficial level (e.g., perfectionism and fearless dominance). Chapters explore both maladaptive and adaptive features of these traits, including how to address them in clinical settings. The final chapter ties the entire volume together with a thorough review of common themes, clinical implications, and research goals across all traits"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).
Other form:	Print version: Print version: Dark side of personality. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2016] 9781433821875

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Summary:	This book provides a taxonomy of personality traits that are dark, or have maladaptive characteristics, and are connected to destructive behaviors and interpersonal problems. Adaptive features are also reviewed, as are clinical applications and future directions for research. <br> <br> <br> <br> Dark personality traits are connected to a host of behavioral and interpersonal problems. To better understand and address these problems, this book unites personality psychology and clinical psychology to provide an interdisciplinary taxonomy of dark personality traits.<br> <br> <br> <br> The Dark Side of Personality expands upon the "Dark Triad"--narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism--to encompass traits that have largely been ignored or not characterized as dark (e.g., spite, authoritarianism, and perfectionism). Drawing from recent research on the Big Five personality dimensions, each trait is presented as a complex spectrum of adaptive and maladaptive features with unique clinical implications.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xi, 389 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781433821882 1433821885 9781433821875 1433821877
Access:	Access restricted to Ryerson students, faculty and staff.