Psychology / Gillian Butler and Freda McManus.
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- 1402779038
- 9781402779039
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Main Library | NonFiction | 150 B985 | Checked out | 07/06/2024 | 33111006688234 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Dr. Gillian Butler and Dr. Freda McManus take a fascinating, accessible look at psychology's leading ideas and their practical relevance. They answer the most frequently asked questions about psychology including: How does psychology work? How do we influence each other? What can or can't a psychologist do for you? This elemental guide is a stimulating introduction for anyone who wants to understand the human mind.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-204) and index.
What is psychology? How do you study it? -- What gets into our minds? Perception -- What stays in the mind? Learning and memory -- How do we use what is in the mind? Thinking, reasoning, and communicating -- Why do we do what we do? Motivation and emotion -- Is there a set pattern? Developmental psychology -- Can we categorize people? Individual differences -- What happens when things go wrong? Abnormal psychology -- How do we influence each other? Social psychology -- What is psychology for?