Larry Pervin is an emeritus professor of psychology whose work delves deeply into the study of personality. His approach is grounded in connecting theory with empirical research, offering readers a comprehensive perspective on the formation and development of the human psyche. Pervin's writings are characterized by a critical examination of current debates within the field of personality psychology. His publications have been translated into eight foreign languages, underscoring the international reach of his ideas.
The revised second edition provides a historical overview of modern personality theory, brings major theoretical perspectives into focus, and reports on the current state of the science on a range of key domains.
Now in a completely revised and expanded fourth edition, this widely adopted text and clinical reference provides a comprehensive guide to assessment and treatment of all of the major female and male sexual dysfunctions. Leading authorities demonstrate effective ways to integrate psychological, interpersonal, and medical interventions. Every chapter includes detailed clinical examples illustrating the process of therapy and the factors that influence treatment outcomes. More than an update, the fourth edition incorporates major advances in research and practice. New chapter topics include persistent genital arousal disorder in women, sexual desire disorders in men, physical therapy for female sexual pain, treatment of sexual abuse survivors, sexuality and culture, and sexual pharmacology.