Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-263) and index.
Contents:
Who am I? : themes of human nature -- Test time! : research methodology -- "Bodies revealed" : brain and behavior 1 -- The ghost in the machine : brain and behavior 2 -- Who is in control? : consciousness -- Making sense of your surroundings : sensation, perception, and attention -- Change from the heart : learning -- Remember me? : memory -- Think about it! : thinking--decision making and reasoning -- Moving toward a goal : developmental psychology -- Trust your feelings! : emotion -- We're in this together! : social psychology 1 -- Faithful attitude and action : social psychology 2 -- The real you! : personality -- In search of normality : psychological disorders -- "Meaningful" healing : therapy.
Summary:
Introductory psychology courses can raise significant questions about the nature of being human. Christianity, with its emphasis on humans made in the image of God, has a clear perspective. Psychology offers answers too, but they are often subtly implied. Drawn from more than fifty years of classroom experience, this introductory guide provides students with a coherent framework for considering psychology from a Christian perspective. The authors explore biblical themes of human nature in relation to all major areas of psychology, showing how a Christian understanding of humans can inform the study of psychology. Brief, accessible chapters correspond to standard introductory psychology textbooks, making this an excellent supplemental text. End-of-chapter questions are included.
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