Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence

Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence gives you an accessible, critical introduction to the theories, methods, and evidence that psychologists use to answer the question, Why do people differ in how they think, feel, behave, and respond to the world around them? You will explore personality and intelligence from biological, cognitive, social, cultural, and developmental perspectives, then apply what you learn to education, work, relationships, social anxiety, well-being, health, and psychometric testing.

The 6th Edition brings classic ideas into clearer historical context and connects them with current debates and everyday life, including social media, digital relationships, political polarisation, changing views of intelligence, and advances in psychological measurement. Chapter summaries, reflective activities, discussion and essay questions, end-of-chapter quizzes, and curated further reading help you check your understanding and build confidence in critical evaluation.