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Overview
The Handy Psychology Answer Book helps answer why humans do what we do through accurate scientific data presented in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. It covers the fundamentals and explains the psychology behind how people deal with money, sex, morality, family, children, aging, addiction, work, and other everyday issues. It takes a journey through the history and science of psychology and showing how psychology affects us all.
Fully revised to reflect the latest scientific research—such as the current DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association); the latest neurobiological theories; and the changing face of marriage—this timely reference has expanded to include information sections on the biology and evolution of emotions; technology and adolescence; bisexuality; optimism; autism; as well as a full section on the law, eyewitness testimony and police shootings.
Featuring more than 1,500 answers to questions concerning how the human mind and the science of psychology really work, this fascinating guide delivers the real facts of modern psychology, along with fun factoids and thought-provoking insights into what motivates human behavior. This intriguing exploration provides insights into the current science of the mind by answering questions such as:
The Handy Psychology Answer Book also includes a helpful glossary of terms, complete reference sources for topics discussed, and an index. With a wide range of information suitable for everyone, this is the ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of psychology. It provides clear answers on the history, basic science and latest research, and psychology behind everyday situations and at different stages in life.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781578595082 |
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| Publisher: | Visible Ink Press |
| Publication date: | 03/15/2016 |
| Series: | The Handy Answer Book Series |
| Edition description: | Second Edition |
| Pages: | 544 |
| Sales rank: | 1,156,941 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Introduction vii
Acknowledgments ix
Glossary 453
Bibliography 469
Index 483
Introducing the Basics 1
The Basics
Psychology before Psychology
Psychology in Other Cultures
History and Pioneers
Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner
Jean Piaget
Major Movements in Psychology 31
Behaviorism
Gestalt Psychology
Psychoanalytic Theory
Jungian Analytical Psychology
Humanistic Theories
Attachment Theory
Sociobiology and Evolutionary Psychology
Neurobiological Theories
Cognitive Science
Psychology as a Science
Psychological Tests
Intelligence Testing
Brain and Behavior 95
Basic Concepts in Neuroscience
The Major Structures of the Brain
Brain Development
From Brain to Mind
The Brain as Mapmaker
Sensation and Perception
Motor Behavior and Intentional Action
Cognition and Behavioral Control
Emotions
Emotion and the Limbic System
Emotions in Mammals
Frontal Control of the Limbic System
Neurotransmitters and Other Brain Chemicals
Impact of the Environment on the Brain
Psychological Development Across the Lifespan 147
Freud's Psychosexual Stages
Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
Margaret Mahler
Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
The Role of Culture
Infancy
Toddler Years
Preschool Years (3-5)
School Age Children (6-11)
Adolescence (12-18)
Early Adulthood (19-40)
Middle Adulthood (40-60)
Later Adulthood (60 and Older)
The End of Life: Death and Dying
The Psychology of Everyday Life: Love, Marriage, and Baby Carriage 223
Love
Marriage
Pregnancy
Parenting
Families
Divorce
Sexuality
Sexual Orientation
The Psychology of Everyday Life: Motivation and the Search for Happiness 271
The Psychology of Happiness
Positive Psychology
Happiness across Cultures
The Psychology of Money
The Biology of Money
Group Dynamics and the Public Sphere 301
Group Dynamics
Prejudice and Racism
Morality
Psychology in the Workplace
Psychology in the Public Sphere
Voting Behavior
Abnormal Psychology: Mental Health and Mental Illness 343
Definitions and Classifications
Major Mental Illnesses
Disorders of Personality
Substance Abuse
Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology
Popular Psychology
The Psychology of Trauma 405
The Psychological Impact of Trauma
Child Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Domestic Violence
Forensic Psychology 429
The Psychology of Criminal Behavior
Causes of Antisocial Traits
Specific Forms of Crimes
Mental Illness and the Law