Essentials of psychology : an introductory guide guide to the science of human behavior /
Cherry, Kendra ; Foreword by Paul G. Mattiuzzi.
- New York : Fall River Press, 2010.
- xvi, 263 pages ; 24 cm.
Psychology-yesterday and today How psychologists know what they know The biology of psychology Brain and mind-what makes us human How you experience your world Altered states of consciousness Conditioning and learning How you remember, why you forget Thinking, language, and intelligence Motives-why you do the things you do Emotions-feeling up, feeling down Human development-conception, infancy, and childhood Human development-adolescence Human development-adulthood and aging Personality and personality tests Social cognition-thinking about yourself and others Social interactions and interpersonal behavior Stress, coping, and health Disorders : when thinking and emotionality go awry Psychotherapy and other approaches to treatment Careers in psychology Appendicies Index
There's nothing more fascinating -- or frightening -- than the ins and outs of the human mind. With this comprehensive guide, you'll achieve a better understanding of yourself -- and everyone else around you, too!