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Psychobiology of Personality (Problems in the Behavioural Sciences)

By Marvin Zuckerman ( Cambridge University Press )

Release Date: 1991-05-31
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Personality can be defined along a small number of well established dimensions, at least half of which are determined by hereditary factors. Heredity acts on behaviour 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 to basic dimensions of normal personality, the book examines the biology of several types of psychopathology. The concluding chapter provides a psychobiological model for personality. This thorough analysis of the pathway from gene to personality trait will be of interest not only to biologists, but also to psychologists and psychiatrists.

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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.

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