208 Pages
17 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
208 Pages
17 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
208 Pages
17 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Now in its second edition, this compact introduction is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of the basic principles of psychology, the captivating science of mind and behavior.
In everyday life we often wonder why people behave the way they do, especially when we are confronted with puzzling behavior. Psychology: The Basics illustrates how behavior can be explained... Read more
Introduction
1. Learning from Experience: Behaviorism
2. Filling the Black Box: Cognitive psychology
3. What Drives Behavior? Motivation and Emotion
4. Brain and Genes
5. Human Development
6. Personality and Intelligence: Individual differences
7. Living with Others: Social psychology
8. Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment
Epilogue
References
Index
Biography
Rolf Reber is a professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway.
