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Personality Development and Concepts of Structure NICHD

Author(s):
Emmerich, Walter
Publication Year:
1968
Report Number:
RB-68-13
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
37
Subject/Key Words:
National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Psychological Studies, Research Methodology

Abstract

It is proposed that many concepts of personality structure and structural development are of primary relevance to one of three general orientations, here called the "classical," "differential," and "ipsative" views. Certain theoretical and methodological features of each approach are reviewed. The discussion emphasizes differences and similarities among the views and points out some implications for research.

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