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"…an interesting introduction with a light and readable style…the sheer range and depth of the topic." (Psychologies, October 2006)
"…an interesting introduction with a light and readable style…the sheer range and depth of the topic." (Psychologies, October 2006)
"…an interesting introduction with a light and readable style…the sheer range and depth of the topic." (Psychologies, October 2006)
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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.
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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very good book if you are curious about what psychology is all about and don't want to spend a lot of time reading a lot of books on the subject. It's very basic, aproachable, fun to read, full of examples, and very up-to-date. If you think psychology is about somebody sitting on a chair listening to your problems, then read this book. You'll be surprised how many aplications psychology has, and how it can help you and others in many areas of your life.
Great for the curious.
Great for the curious.
61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This welcome addition to the Dummies series provides a beginner's insight into the complex and sometimes controversial world of psychology. All major topics are adequately covered, and, in categorical terms at least, there's little you would be able to find in a "proper" psychology textbook which isn't at least mentioned in this volume.
Why, then, the lower-than-perfect rating? Because, unlike many of its computing-related counterparts, Psychology for Dummies is almost entirely geared towards the absolute beginner. It brushes the surface without ever delving deep into the wider ranges of this very large field. And I can't blame it, really. However, because of the very nature of the subject, such a book is most suited, and very aptly so in this case, to the abovementioned absolute beginner.
As a book in general, and a "dummies" book in particular, a good buy as a started into the wide world of Psychology.
68 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read other dummies books before and they are good books to introduce you into certain subjects. I bought this book because I wanted to get into psychology but I wanted to learn it from the beginning and the book just done that by slowly letting you into all the fundementals of psychology and how to implement it and conduct experiements, it also helps you to learn more about your self and many other things. Its a great introductory book for anyone wanting to learn psychology.
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Very good purchase
I bought this as a guidance for my teaching Psychology AS-LEVEL! As the course is unknown to many students, i believe that as some concepts are very simplified, it will help them... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Maria Kyprianou
Good book for beginners
I find this book helpful, as I've never studied Psychology before. I am now studying as part of my course (A Level). Read more
Published 7 months ago by Carolyn Keel
Hard to finish it
The book has lots on psychology, researches as well as it covers all areas of the field.
I am not going to deny that there are lots of useful information, data and tests in... Read more
I am not going to deny that there are lots of useful information, data and tests in... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pandora
Great introduction to psychology
Im fifteen years old and i love the whole concept about psychology. So this was a great book to get an understanding of psychology, easy to follow and very interesting. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Shaun Murray
Dummies always good
Well written. I havent read the whole book yet, but what Ive read it overs every part and it is interesting.
Published 10 months ago by V
Does what it says on the err cover
This book is aimed at the complete beginner, and as such doesn't go in to great detail. It gives you a jump off point, and is perfect for this. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Recy Guru
psychology for dummies
well when I started psychology I didn't really know a lot about it but this book explains things so simply.
Published 16 months ago by Tracey Camara
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The book is ok - I bought it because I had never studied psychology before and wanted to gain an insight to the subject before I started university. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Amy
Very big dissapointment
I have a few "dummies" books and have previously found them to be a very good introduction to many subjects.
Sadly this book was anything but. Read more
Sadly this book was anything but. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Howard W
brilliant
i think these books are fantastic i have a few now and they have never let me down. i highly recommend this book if your starting from scratch it really is for beginners, so ideal... Read more
Published 19 months ago by L. Miller
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