All in the mind : psychology for the curious / Adrian Furnham and Dimitrios Tsivrikos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tsivrikos, Dimitrios, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Other Title:

All in the Mind

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley Blackwell, 2017.

Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2016.

Summary:

" ... A book for the curious that reflects our public fascination with psychology. The authors have choses important, topical, and sometimes controversial subjects which they cover in a lucid and engaging way, while maintaining an academically sound approach. ... Coverage includes whether looks matter, the psychology of decision-making, conspiracy theories, psychology in the workplace and "why we buy." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

"Untangling" myths and psychological realities

The names, and dates that shaped psychology's history and development

Science, pseudo-science and conspiracy theories

The man called Freud

A guide into abnormal psychology

Psychology and work

Do looks matter?

Judging and nudging

A psychologist in the market place.

Notes:

Previous ed.: 2001

Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-242) and index

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-119-16166-5

1-119-16168-1