Psychology For Dummies PDF

Rating: (39 reviews) Author: Adam Cash ISBN : 9780764554346 New from $15.22 Format: PDF

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"…an interesting introduction with a light and readable style…the sheer range and depth of the topic." (Psychologies, October 2006)

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Discover why you are who you are – and why you act the way you do

Ever wonder exactly what psychologists do? Are you curious about how you learn, think, and feel? This user-friendly guide takes you from Freud to forensics to family matters as you explore the wonders of human behavior and discover how to know yourself and others better than ever before.

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• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
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• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds Books (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554344
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554346
• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.5 x 9.2 inches
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Psychology For Dummies PDF

What do psychologists do? Why do they do it? Does it take some sort of special aptitude to become a psychologist? How do you think psychologists feel about us asking all these questions about them? A psychologist friend of yours tells you that he is unhappy all the time and thinks it might have something to do with how he makes a living—how would you help? Now substitute the word “people” for psychologist and you have some idea of the kinds of questions the science of psychology tries to answer—questions about behavior, motive, aptitude, feeling, perception, and therapy. And while psychology may not provide definitive answers, it does offer powerful insights that can help you better understand who you are and why you feel and act the way you do.

Psychology For Dummies is a fun, user-friendly guide to the basics of human behavior and mental processes. In plain English and using lots of everyday examples, psychologist Dr. Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about and what it tells us about why we do the things we do. With this book as your guide, you’ll:

• Gain profound insights into human nature
• Understand yourself better
• Make sense of individual and group behaviors
• Explore different approaches in psychology
• Recognize problems in yourself and others
• Make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling

From Freud to forensics, anorexia to xenophobia, Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Topics covered include:

• Major schools of thought and how they differ
• The role of the body, the mind, relationships and culture in human psychology
• What is consciousness, awareness, and consciousness of self?
• Instinct, feeling and emotion and where they come from
• Developmental psychology and how people learn
• The role of gender in psychology
• Abnormal and forensic psychology
• Emotional and psychological problems and psychotherapy

Human behavior is an endlessly fascinating subject. Get Psychology For Dummies and find out what the science of human behavior has to say about why we do the things we do.

Anyone who has endured the quintessential coliseum-sized university Psych 101 class and recalls more than half of its contents does not need to read this book. But newcomers to psychology and those needing a cleansing refresh will obtain a decent high-level understanding of the basics. For those in that latter category, ignore the self-deprecating and unnecessary subtitle "for dummies" and tread onwards. This book, thicker than it appears, will guide the uninitiated (or re-initiated) through intimidating hedgerows of concepts, terminology, and history. At times it's even fun, believe it or not. Each of its eight parts deals with a particular psychological theme. These parts cover everything from the brain as the foundation of mind to personality development, abnormal psychology, Freud and Jung, engaging in therapy, types of therapy, even movie recommendations. Given the girth of material covered, each topic receives a decent skimming rather than a detailed plunge. But those wanting such an overview should start here. If nothing else, this book should help readers determine if psychology indeed rings their Pavlovian bells (see chapter eight if you don't know that reference).

A basic theme throughout involves the "biopsychosocial" model. This model states that we're all products of our biology, our psychologies, and our societies and cultures. All contribute to our sense of self and others. The sections on biology delve into that elusive skull-encased wet mass known as the brain. Cool words such as "corpus callosum" and "basal ganglia" receive adequate explanation. Another section describes how our nervous system converts light, sound, mechanical and chemical energy into electrochemical energy that our brain can process.