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Publication Date: 2011-Jul
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Personality Theories for the 21st Century
McCrae, Robert R.
Teaching of Psychology, v38 n3 p209-214 Jul 2011
Classic personality theories, although intriguing, are outdated. The five-factor model of personality traits reinvigorated personality research, and the resulting findings spurred a new generation of personality theories. These theories assign a central place to traits and acknowledge the crucial role of evolved biology in shaping human psychology; they also address the modifying influences of the social and cultural environment. Teachers can and should teach "personality theories" as a science course, not a history course. (Contains 1 figure and 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Personality, Personality Theories, Science Curriculum, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Educational Theories, Concept Teaching, Models, Psychology, Psychologists, Instructional Design, Personality Studies, Educational Trends
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