The handy psychology answer book
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- ISBN: 9781578592234
- ISBN: 1578592232
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Physical Description:
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ix, 502 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Publisher: Detroit, MI : Visible Ink Press, c2011.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 469-482) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | [1.] Introducing the basics : The basics ; Psychology before psychology ; Psychology in other cultures ; History and pioneers ; Sigmund Freud ; John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner ; Jean Piaget -- [2.] Major movements in psychology : Behaviorism ; Gestalt psychology ; Psychoanalytic theory ; Jungian analytical psychology ; Humanistic theories ; Attachment theory ; Sociobiology and evolutionary psychology ; Neurobiological theories ; Cognitive science ; Psychology as a science ; Psychological tests ; Intelligence testing -- [3.] Brain and behavior : Basic concepts in neuroscience ; The major structures of the brain ; Brain development ; From brain to mind ; The brain as mapmaker ; Sensation and perception ; Motor behavior and intentional action ; Cognition and behavioral control ; Emotions ; Emotion and the limbic system ; Emotions in mammals ; Frontal control of the limbic system ; Neurotransmitters and other brain chemicals ; Impact of the environment on the brain -- [4.] Psychological development across the lifespan : Freud's psychosexual stages ; Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages ; Margaret Mahler ; Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development ; Kohlberg's stages of moral development ; The role of culture ; Infancy ; Toddler years ; Preschool years (3-5) ; School age children (6-11) ; Adolescence (12-18) ; Early adulthood (19-40) ; Middle adulthood (40-60) ; Later adulthood (60 and older) ; The end of life: death and dying -- [5.] The psychology of everyday life: love, marriage, and baby carriage : Love ; Marriage ; Pregnancy ; Parenting ; Families ; Divorce ; Sexuality ; Sexual orientation -- [6.] The psychology of everyday life: motivation and the search for happiness : The psychology of happiness ; Positive psychology ; Happiness across cultures ; The psychology of money ; The biology of money -- [7.] Group dynamics and the public sphere : Group dynamics ; Prejudice and racism ; Morality ; Psychology in the workplace ; Psychology in the public sphere ; Voting behavior -- [8.] Abnormal psychology: mental health and mental illness : Definitions and classifications ; Major mental illnesses ; Disorders of personality ; Substance abuse ; Psychotherapy ; Psychopharmacology ; Popular psychology -- [9.] The psychology of trauma : The psychological impact of trauma ; Child abuse ; Sexual abuse ; Domestic violence -- [10.] Forensic psychology : The psychology of criminal behavior ; Causes of antisocial traits ; Specific forms of crimes ; Mental illness and the law. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | BF 145 .C64 2011 | 30542691 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Handy Psychology Answer Book
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The Handy Psychology Answer Book
Featuring more than 800 answers to questions of how the human mind and the science of psychology really work, this fascinating discussion gives readers the real facts of modern psychology in a fun, approachable way. Avoiding the entertainment fluff of pop psychology and the dryness of overly academic works, this exploration gives insight into the current science of the mind by answering questions questions such as What makes a marriage last? Why do toddlers have temper tantrums? and What are the benefits of getting older? In addition to the questionandanswer section, an overview looks at the psychology of money, sex, morality, and everyday living.