Psychology For Dummies

Learn to: Understand why you feel and act the way you do Grasp human behavior and mental processes Discover what psychology is all about Take a fascinating journey of discovery through the science of psychology 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 you about why you do the things you do. From B. F. Skinner to bipolar disorder, anorexia to xenophobia, Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of self-discovery. Psychology 101 - discover the scientific nature of psychology, the different approaches psychologists use to investigate and understand people, and the ethical guidelines that psychologists are expected to use Make sense of psychology - get an introduction to the brain and its parts, the concept of conscious awareness and its role in psychology, and the senses that permit us to stay in contact with the world around us Between me and you - find out how well you know yourself, how you developed an identity, the ways you form relationships, and how you communicate The nuts and bolts - get the latest on contemporary approaches to abnormal psychology, including neuropsychological and cognitive explanations for anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and more Open the book and find: An intro to psychological testing and assessment Important contributions to the field of psychology The principles of how humans learn Different approaches and goals of therapies Info on the relationship between psychological and physical health The influence of society on group behavior Advice on maintaining good psychological health