Bridging human and animal research: a comparative approach to studies of personality and health.
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چکیده
This article evaluates a comparative approach to personality and health research. We (1) review evidence showing that personality exists and can be measured in animals, (2) illustrate the benefits of animal studies for human personality research, (3) illustrate the benefits of human studies for animal personality research, and (4) provide guidelines for making cross-species comparisons. We conclude that a comparative approach can provide unique insights into personality psychology, especially into research on personality, immunity, and health.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Brain, behavior, and immunity
دوره 22 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008