Psych : the story of the human mind / Paul Bloom.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bloom, Paul, 1963- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology.

Intellect.

Genre:

Informational works.

Physical Description:

454 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023]

Summary:

"How does the brain--a three-pound wrinkly mass--give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden sexual desires? What is the function of emotions such as disgust, gratitude, and shame? Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom answers these questions and many more in Psych, his riveting new book about the science of the mind. Psych is an expert and passionate guide to the most intimate aspects of our nature, serving up the equivalent of a serious university course while being funny, engaging, and full of memorable anecdotes. But Psych is much more than a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. Bloom argues that a number of widely accepted theories in the field are probably wrong, and he reveals what psychology can tell us about the most pressing moral and political issues of our time--including belief in conspiracy theories, the role of genes in explaining human differences, and the discussion around implicit racial bias. Bloom also shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues--from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Psych is a riveting guide to the most important topic there is: it is the story of us"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: FOUNDATIONS

1. "Brain Makes Thought"

2. Consciousness

3. Freud and the Unconscious

4. The Skinnerian Revolution

THINKING

5. Piaget's Project

6. The Ape That Speaks

7. The World in Your Head

8. The Rational Animal

APPETITES

9. Hearts and Minds

RELATIONS

10. A Brief Note on a Crisis

11. Social Butterflies

12. Is Everyone a Little Bit Racist?

DIFFERENCES

13. Uniquely You

14. Suffering Minds

15. The Good Life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Bloom, Paul. Psych

ISBN:

9780063096356

0063096358

OCLC:

1329427291

Publisher Number:

99992953404