"With this third edition of theHandbook of Personality, the vibrant state of theory, research, and application in personality psychology is abundantly evident. The editorial team has brought together an all-star cast of chapter authors who offer state-of-the-science discussions of classic and contemporary topics in personality psychology, accessible to scholars and students alike. Truly, this is a landmark work."--Mark Snyder, PhD, McKnight Presidential Chair in Psychology, University of Minnesota "In this third edition of theHandbook, three renowned editors bring together personality psychology's preeminent scholars to create what will surely become an indispensable reference work for investigators, educators, and graduate students. This extraordinary volume captures the breadth, depth, vigor, and vision of the modern study of personality by offering leading-edge perspectives on fundamental questions. Topics such as religious experience and subjective well-being, which have not been included in previous editions, reveal the impressive scope of the field--and of this volume. The latest in theory and research, woven into each chapter, is sure to inspire both seasoned scholars and the next generation of personality researchers."--Howard Tennen, PhD, Department of Community Medicine and Health Care, University of Connecticut

Long the reference of choice for researchers and students of personality, this authoritative handbook is now in a substantially revised and expanded third edition. Following an introductory section that describes the most important theoretical approaches in personality, the volume is now organized around five broad content areas: biological bases; development; self and social processes; cognitive and motivational processes; and emotion, adjustment, and health. Within each area, new and updated chapters review what is known, present innovative research designs and findings, and discuss key questions and controversies in the field.

I. Introduction
1. History of Modern Personality Theory and Research,Nicole B. BarenbaumandDavid G. Winter

II. Theoretical Perspectives
2. Human Nature and Individual Differences: Evolution of Human Personality,David M. Buss
3. Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality,Drew Westen, Glen O. Gabbard,andKile M. Ortigo
4. Paradigm Shift to the Integrative Big Five Trait Taxonomy: History, Measurement, and Conceptual Issues,Oliver P. John, Laura P. Naumann,andChristopher J. Soto
5. The Five-Factor Theory of Personality,Robert R. McCraeandPaul T. Costa, Jr.
6. When Is Personality Revealed?: A Motivated Cognition Approach,E. Tory HigginsandAbigail A. Scholer
7. Toward a Unifying Theory of Personality: Integrating Dispositions and Processing Dynamics within the Cognitive-Affective Processing System,Walter MischelandYuichi Shoda 8. Personal Narratives and the Life Story,Dan P. McAdams

III. Biological Bases
9. Temperament: An Organizing Paradigm for Trait Psychology,Lee Anna ClarkandDavid Watson
10. Behavioral Genetics and Personality: A New Look at the Integration of Nature and Nurture,Robert F. KruegerandWendy Johnson
11. Toward a "Molecular Psychology" of Personality,Turhan Canli
12. Personality in Animals,Tamara A. R. Weinstein, John P. Capitanio,andSamuel D. Gosling

IV. Developmental Approaches
13. Parents' Role in Children's Personality Development: The Psychological Resource Principle,Eva M. PomerantzandRoss A. Thompson
14. The Development of Personality Traits in Adulthood,Brent W. Roberts, Dustin Wood,andAvshalom Caspi
15. Challenges and Opportunities at the Interface of Aging, Personality, and Well-Being,Carol D. Ryff

V. Self and Social Processes 16. Naturalizing the Self,Richard W. Robins, Jessica L. Tracy,andKali H. Trzesniewski
17. Identity Negotiation: A Theory of Self and Social Interaction,William B. Swann, Jr.,andJennifer K. Bosson
18. Self-Regulation,Matthew T. Gailliot, Nicole L. Mead,andRoy F. Baumeister
19. Self-Presentation of Personality: An AgencyCommunion Framework,Delroy L. PaulhusandPaul D. Trapnell
20. Attachment Theory and Its Place in Contemporary Personality Theory and Research,R. Chris FraleyandPhillip R. Shaver
21. Culture and Personality,Veronica Benet-MartinezandShigehiro Oishi
22. Personality, Situations, and PersonSituation Interactions,David C. Funder

VI. Cognitive and Motivational Processes
23. The Psychological Unconscious,John F. Kihlstrom
24. Implicit Motives,Oliver C. Schultheiss
25. Personality and the Capacity for Religious and Spiritual Experience,Robert A. Emmons, Justin L. Barrett,andSarah A. Schnitker
26. Self-Determination Theory and the Role of Basic Psychological Needs in Personality and the Organization of Behavior,Richard M. RyanandEdw