The philosophical roots : psychology in the making -- Behaviorism : responding to our environment -- Psychotherapy : the unconscious determines behavior -- Cognitive psychology : the calculating brain -- Social psychology : being in the world of others -- Developmental philosophy : from infant to adult -- Psychology of difference : personality and intelligence.
Summary:
Take Freud to your fiesta! This compact guide enables you to explore more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field of psychology on the go, using highly visual graphics and clear text. Looking at the biggest names in psychology, including William James, Sigmund Freud, and Ivan Pavlov, this book unpacks each psychologist's contribution to our understanding of how the mind works. From its philosophical roots through behaviorism, psychotherapy, and developmental psychology, The Little Book of Psychology incorporates the latest thinking of today's psychologists alongside the theories of ancient philosophers, as well as the key experiments and ideas of the scientists and practitioners of the 19th and 20th centuries. Breaking down the most mysterious science of all, The Little Book of Psychology is an essential, accessible, and comprehensive guide to psychology that's perfect for expanding your mind as you head out on vacation.
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