Toc: Preface Acknowledgments SECTION I What Is Personality and Where Does It Come From? Chapter 1 What Is Personality and Why Be Interested? Chapter 2 Why Are Some People Different From Others? Understanding the Causes of Personality Chapter 3 How Is Personality Assessed? SECTION II Does Personality Matter? Chapter 4 Personality and Social Implications Chapter 5 Personality and Personal Implications Chapter 6 Personality and Career Implications SECTION III Controversies and Future Directions Chapter 7 Controversies Chapter 8 Directions and Future Research References Index