Title:
Psychology made simple / Alison Thomas-Cottingham ; illustrated by Scott Nurkin
Made simple series
Made simple (Broadway Books)
Author:
Thomas-Cottingham, Alison, author.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [212]-218) and index
Introduction -- What is psychology? -- Statistics and research methods in psychology -- Brain and behavior -- sensation and perception -- cognition -- Motivation and emotion -- Learning and memory -- Lifespan psychology: conception, infancy, and childhood -- Lifespan psychology: Adolescences and adulthood -- Personality -- Assessment and individual differences -- Abnormal behaviors -- Therapeutic approaches to treatment -- Social psychology -- Glossary -- References -- Index
The newest addition to the Made Simple series, Psychology Made Simple takes readers on a fascinating journey through the human mind. This balanced overview explores the fundamental theories of the field, from developmental, social, and abnormal psychology to sensation and perception, cognition, and personality. Practical issues such as research methods and professional opportunities are also covered for the career-minded reader. A fast and fun way to learn, Psychology Made Simple is an invaluable introduction to one of the most popular modern sciences. Annotation. The newest addition to the Made Simple series, "Psychology Made Simple takes readers on a fascinating journey through the human mind. This balanced overview explores the fundamental theories of the field, from developmental, social, and abnormal psychology to sensation and perception, cognition, and personality. Practical issues such as research methods and professional opportunities are also covered for the career-minded reader. A fast and fun way to learn, "Psychology Made Simple is an invaluable introduction to one of the most popular modern sciences
Publisher:
Broadway Books,
Publication Place:
New York :
ISBN:
0767915437
9780767915434
Subject:
Psychology -- Textbooks
Series:
Made simple series
Made simple (Broadway Books)
Edition:
[Rev. ed.]
Contents:
Introduction -- What is psychology? -- Statistics and research methods in psychology -- Brain and behavior -- sensation and perception -- cognition -- Motivation and emotion -- Learning and memory -- Lifespan psychology: conception, infancy, and childhood -- Lifespan psychology: Adolescences and adulthood -- Personality -- Assessment and individual differences -- Abnormal behaviors -- Therapeutic approaches to treatment -- Social psychology -- Glossary -- References -- Index
Physical Description:
viii, 248 p. : ill. ;
Publication Date:
c2004
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