What is psychology? When did it begin? Where did it come from? How does psychology compare with related subjects such as psychiatry and psychotherapy? To what extent is it scientific? "Introducing Psychology" answers all these questions and more, explaining what the subject has been in the past and what it is now. The main "schools" of thought and the sections within psychology are described, including Introspection, Biopsychology, Psychoanalysis, Behaviourism, Comparative (Animal) Psychology, Cognitive Approaches (including the Gestalt movement), Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Humanism. The key figures covered include: Freud, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Bowlby, Maslow and Rogers, as well as many lesser-known but important psychologists.
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Full of cartoons and illustrations: a complete introduction.
"Introducing Psychology" is now read and used on every continent on the planet! This International Bestseller is enjoyed by Psychology students of all ages and levels, as well as by other professionals and general readers. It provides a complete overview of Psychology, both theoretical and practical, including details of some of the most important research. In the UK it is recommended by Universities to Psychology undergraduates, as well as by Advanced level ("A-Level") and Basic level ("GCSE", "NVQ", etc.) examiners and assessors. As with the other carefully produced books in this extensive, lively illustrated series (by Icon-Penguin), "Introducing Psychology" attempts to provide thought-provoking insights for the benefit of both relative beginners AND those with previous knowledge of the subject. There is no other Psychology book like it on the international market! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"Introducing Psychology" is now read and used on every continent on the planet! This International Bestseller is enjoyed by Psychology students of all ages and levels, as well as by other professionals and general readers. It provides a complete overview of Psychology, both theoretical and practical, including details of some of the most important research. In the UK it is recommended by Universities to Psychology undergraduates, as well as by Advanced level ("A-Level") and Basic level ("GCSE", "NVQ", etc.) examiners and assessors. As with the other carefully produced books in this extensive, lively illustrated series (by Icon-Penguin), "Introducing Psychology" attempts to provide thought-provoking insights for the benefit of both relative beginners AND those with previous knowledge of the subject. There is no other Psychology book like it on the international market! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Nigel C. Benson is a lecturer in Philosophy and Psychology at Barnfield College, Luton.
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This book is a pretty good introduction into the basics of psychology. It explains the different perspectives and approaches to studying the mind and the different therapies used to treat disorders and undesirable behavior. The illustrations are rather helpful, and there are insights into the history of this science. It's worth a quick study for someone who may be thinking of making psychology their college major or considering therapy or counseling for him/herself.
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I bought this book alongide my textbook at the beginning of September when this latest edition had just come out and I was not disappointed, from reading this book it gave me a good overview of what to expect from my course and provided me with a basic knowledge of the aproaches and other parts of psychology. I would reccommend to anyone considering to take a course in psychology as well as those who want to know a basic overview of the subject.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Lewis
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Good book for begining with simple explanations and covers all fronts. Also comes with a handy list of other books to read after. Would Recommend to anyone curious about Psychology but not entirely sure.
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Best i've read in the series!
This has to be by far the best i've read in the Introducing series. I wouldn't have classed myself as a book worm until I began reading this, once I started I couldn't stop. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Jamille
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recommend it
Very easy to understand, funny and containing loads of informations. It would be a really nice present for someone interested in psychology.
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Great for Beginners!
Great, nearly pocket-sized, book that is very useful for people who are new to psychology. A must for anyone interested in the science of psychology!!
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Published 3 months ago by Lindsey
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Too breif to gain from it
It would accompany a course for revision purposes but is very difficult to follow for a novice as it is just too breif.
Published 5 months ago by springerlady
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A broad over view
Kept me occupied whilst on holiday, gives a nice broad insight on which to decide where you may like to focus next
Published 6 months ago by Alan Clark
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An OK read
As a Psychology student I decided to buy this book to see how it was. It was smaller than I expected it to be when it arrived, however I started reading it almost right away. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Joey
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A good, basic and entertaining guide to Phychology
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rather patronising
I found this book to be for me quite annoying. It was the graphics that I didnt' like. I felt like it was rather patronising and that unless there were funny graphics with bubbles... Read more
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Alright
This books okay, couldn't really get into it though, but if your interested in this kind of thing then I suppose you would enjoy it
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