Dynamic content matched to the way today''s students read, think, and learn brings content to life Integrated within the narrative, interactives and videos empower students to engage with concepts and take an active role in learning. REVEL''s unique presentation of media as an intrinsic part of course content brings the hallmark features of Pearson''s bestselling titles to life. REVEL''s media interactives have been designed to be completed quickly, and its videos are brief, so students stay focused and on task. Located throughout REVEL, quizzing affords students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. REVEL''s fully mobile learning experience enables students to read and interact with course material on the devices they use, anywhere and anytime. Responsive design allows students to access REVEL on their tablet devices and smart phones, with content displayed clearly in both portrait and landscape view. Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips.

Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts REVEL''s assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. And when students know what is expected of them, they''re better motivated to keep up. REVEL''s performance dashboard lets educators monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. It offers actionable information that helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task. Of particular note, the trending column reveals whether students'' grades are improving or declining -- which helps educators identify students who might need help to stay on track. A modern, empirical approach brings personality psychology into focus Rather than covering all approaches to personality equally, Personality Psychology focuses on modern theories of personality psychology and their applications to the lives of students . The authors let the research of today dictate what receives the most coverage, conveying these findings in the real-world contexts that will shape students'' lives long after they finish the course.

Classic theories are touched upon if they (1) inform modern research, (2) continue to echo through the culture and our lives, and/or (3) attempt to explain phenomena difficult to capture with empirical methods. The authors walk students through the modern science of personality via a three-part approach : Part I introduces the basic concepts of personality psychology and the methods for studying it. Part II presents the foundational approaches to personality. Finally, Part III explores personality in applied contexts, such as choosing a career, developing personal relationships, and physical health. Interactive features allow students to learn actively by exploring their own personalities and sharing their opinions Employing a student-focused approach , the authors utilize a concise, conversational style and offer vivid, relatable examples to help students learn about themselves. More than 25 personality questionnaires - all valid and reliable measures from research literature - provide a welcome opportunity for students to begin to better understand themselves, as well as to better understand how they relate to others. These questionnaires also help students understand how personality scientists measure constructs in the field and how researchers compare an individual''s responses to those of others. Two types of writing prompts in each chapter foster critical thinking through writing.

Journal Writing Prompts allow students to take concepts from the text and apply them to their own lives, fostering deep understanding of the material. Shared Writing Prompts facilitate meaningful dialogue among classmates, helping students to gain a greater appreciation for others'' lived experiences as well as to apply the concepts from the chapter to real-world situations. Self-assessments enable students to gauge how well they''re learning the material as they go. Engaging content illuminates classic and contemporary personality psychology Personality''s Past features spotlight critical moments in the history of personality psychology. Examples of topics covered in these features include: The genesis of personality questionnaires (in Chapter 2). The development of the lexical method of discovering personality traits (in Chapter 3). The classic study of tracing achievement motivation in children''s books (in Chapter 7). The groundbreaking work of Maccoby and Jacklin in The Psychology of Sex Differences (in Chapter 10).

The Science of Personality features detail how research is conducted, data are analyzed, and conclusions are reached in the scientific community. These mini-simulations walk students through the research process one step at a time to help them better understand and relate to the scientific process. Timelines highlight the history of certain areas of research, providing concise overviews of classic theories and theorists.