This book investigates the complex relationship between an individual's personality and their subsequent behavior. It delves into the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence that attempt to predict actions based on enduring personality traits. The work examines the methodologies and challenges inherent in such predictions, considering both internal psychological factors and external situational influences.

This work is likely to be regarded as a foundational text within academic psychology, particularly for researchers and students focused on personality and social psychology. Its comprehensive approach to the theoretical and empirical aspects of behavior prediction suggests it offers a detailed overview of the field as it stood in the early 1980s. The depth of its analysis would appeal to those seeking a rigorous understanding of the methodologies and ongoing debates surrounding the predictability of human actions.