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Have you heard about the man who lived with a hole in his head? Or the boy raised by his parents as a girl? From the woman with multiple personalities, to the man with no brain, this collection of case studies provides a compelling insight into the human mind. This is a fascinating collection of human stories. Some are well-known case studies that have informed clinical practice, others are relatively unknown.
For this edition, Rolls has added recent research findings on each case study plus four brand new cases: the story of Washoe, the ape who could communicate; the much debated case of Holly Ramona and repressed memory; and Kim Peek, the real 'Rainman'.
Classic Case Studies in Psychology is for everyone who has ever wondered about the stranger side of life. No prior knowledge of psychology is required, just an open mind. For those who wish to use this book as part of their studies, or who are just keen to learn more, fun multiple choice questions, fascinating further reading, helpful web links, and self-assessment questions are all available free on our website, www.hodderplus.co.uk/psychology. Prepare to be amazed ...
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Geoff Rolls is Lecturer in psychology at Peter Symonds College, Winchester
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I've read this book from cover to cover and I guarantee you it is a fascinating (and at times almost unbelievable) read. I knew some of the studies covered but not in this detail. It's a great idea for a book. The more you find out about these stories the more you appreciate how amazing human behaviour is. I loved the story of railway worker Phineas Gage who had a 6ft metal pole blown through his head and lived to tell the tale travelling around carrying the pole for the rest of his life (he was even buried with it!) and the shocking story of David Reimer who due to botched surgery as a child had his penis cut off and was brought up as a girl before once again adopting a male role in his teens. Each chapter in the book deals with a different case study and they are all very interesting. The psychological importance and relevance of each case is also dealt with. I'd certainly recommend this book - you'll enjoy many of the stories and learn more about psychology and human behaviour in an entertaining way.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Amazing life stories - they're worth reading whether or not you've got an interest in the psychology behind each story. It's really easy to read and I read the book really quickly because each chapter was so gripping. You'll bore your friends by repeating the incredible stories to them - sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. I think there's a potential film in each one of the chapters. Read it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book was extremely informative... I expected it would be like a text book that would put me to sleep but it isn't! It describes the first case of OCD, MPD and a whole bunch of other acronyms. Anyone with an interest in Psychology should read this book!
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Very interesting
This book was first brought to my attention when Geoff (the author, and the head of Psychology at my old Sixth Form) carried out a General Studies lecture using some of the... Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Jen.
Great book for exams!
Fantastic book for the exams- it gives you everything that you need for to be able to critically evaluate classic studies for assignments and exams.
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Elphie
A bit basic
Summarized case studies that I had read elsewhere and more interestingly written. If you have read nothing on psychology, it is a good starting point. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2009 by Darren Priest
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