Psychology : a study of mental activity / Harvey A. Carr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carr, Harvey A., 1873-1954, author.

Series:

Longmans' psychology series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Schemas (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (v, 432 pages) : illustrations.

Other Title:

Psychology

Place of Publication:

New York : Longmans, Green and Company, 1925.

Summary:

This text has been written rather compactly. It aims to present a clear, matter-of-fact and concise statement of general principles of psychology (as a study of mental activities) with just enough illustrative material to enable the student to comprehend those principles. This mode of presentation presumes that the text will be used as a basis for class discussion, and that it will need to be supplemented with a considerable amount of exposition and illustration by the instructor. In other words, the use of the text presupposes a teacher rather than a mere quizmaster.

Contents:

Introduction

Nervous equipment

Sensory and motor equipment

Some principles of organic behavior

Perceptual-motor learning

Perception

Perception of space

The nature and function of ideas

Reasoning

Practice and memorization

Retention and recall

The organic background of mental life

The affective and evaluating aspects of experience

Volition

The self

The congenital basis of mental development

The measurement of ability.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes index.