Psychology / Rolf Reber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reber, Rolf, author.

Series:

Basics.

The basics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (195 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2019.

Summary:

This compact introduction is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of the basic principles of psychology, the fascinating science of mind and behavior. In everyday life we often ask why people act the way that they do, especially when we encounter or hear about puzzling behavior. Psychology: The Basics introduces everyday explanations of behavior, considering them through a psychological lens. Illustrating how behavior can be explained through fundamental psychological principles, the book covers the core areas of cognitive, developmental, and social psychology as well as behaviorism, the human brain, our emotions, personality and individual differences, and psychological disorders. This book, which includesfurther reading in each chapter for those wishing to study more deeply, is the perfect easy-to-understand introductory text for students, teachers, health personnel, human resource managers, administrators, and anyone interested in the human mind and behavior.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Introduction

1 Learning from experience: behaviorism

2 Filling the black box: cognitive psychology

3 What drives behavior? Motivation and emotion

4 Brain and genes

5 Human development

6 Personality and intelligence: individual differences

7 Living with others: social psychology

8 Psychological disorders and their treatment

Epilogue: why we do what we do

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-351-37467-2

1-351-37468-0

1-315-14804-8

9781315148045

OCLC:

1128094558