Psychology /
This compact introduction is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of the basic principles of psychology, the fascinating science of mind and behavior. In everyday life we often ask why people act the way that they do, especially when we encounter or hear about puzzling beha...
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| Format: | Licensed eBooks |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Routledge,
2020
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| Series: | Basics (Routledge (Firm))
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| Online Access: | https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2319790 |
Table of Contents:
- Learning from experience: behaviorism
- Filling the black box: cognitive psychology
- What drives behavior? Motivation and emotion
- Brain and genes
- Human development
- Personality and intelligence: individual difference
- Living with others: social psychology
- Psychological disorders and their treatment
- Epilogue: why we do what we do.