Endorsements
Student Endorsements
“Without a doubt, it’s the best textbook I've ever read. Funder writes in plain English and the examples he gives clearly illustrate all the concepts.”
—Brian Abend, Middlebury College
“One of the most interesting and informative textbooks I’ve had the good fortune to read. Aside from capturing a tremendously interesting subject in a very captivating way, reading it is simply entertaining
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—Nate Birky, Lehigh University
“I am majoring in psychology, which I thought was not for me until I read The Personality Puzzle!”
—Naureen Khan, York University
“The most enjoyable textbook I have read this semester and perhaps during my entire college career.”
—Jay Schreiber, University of California, Riverside
“I have taken many, many psychology courses, and The Personality Puzzle is the best textbook I’ve used.”
—Jenn Cao, student, University of California, Los Angeles
“I have never had such a readable, enjoyable, and informative textbook. Throughout, I found myself re-reading sections not even on the assigned study guide, simply because I was truly interested.”
Jeremy Warren, student, Vassar College
“I really enjoyed using this book for my personality theory class. It was very easy to read and extremely humorous!”
— Selina Hudson, University of Central Florida
“Your book reads almost like a novel; I sometimes don’t want to put it down. I would credit your book partly with my interest in becoming a psychology major.”
— Jonathan Hill, University of Virginia
Instructor Endorsements
“An intellectual and educational masterpiece. Funder tackles the puzzle of human personality in a way bound to appeal to the curiosity of all students.”
—Mark Snyder, University of Minnesota
“The best personality text I have ever used. Students love it.”
—Daryl Bem, Cornell University
“Skillfully interweaving cutting-edge scholarship with engaging anecdotes and incisive humor, Funder has managed to pull off the unthinkable: crafting a psychology text that doubles as a page-turner. A perennial favorite with my students.”
—Steve Ilardi, University of Kansas
“Students find Funder’s writing style to be clear and engaging, and they enjoy the humorous and witty passages sprinkled throughout the book. As an instructor, I love the way that he blends classical theory with contemporary, cutting-edge research. Personally, I can’t wait to use the new edition of this superb text.”
— Timothy D. Maxwell, Hendrix College
“I’d recommend this text highly. Funder’s straightforward approach persuades, but doesn’t preach.”
— Julie Norem, Wellesley College
“What I like most is its conversational tone. It’s like sitting with a friend who is telling you something exciting and new.”
— Brian Marx, Temple University
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