The psychology book / [contributors, Catherine Collin...[et al.]]. - 1st American ed. - New York : DK Pub., c2012. - 352 pages : colored illustrations ; 24 cm.

"Big ideas simply explained"-Jacket.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction - - Philosophical roots psychology in the making - - Behaviourism responding to our environment - - Psychotherapy the unconscious determines behavior - - Cognitive psychology the calculating brain - - Social psychology being in a world of others - - Developmental philosophy from infant to adult - - Psychology of difference personality and intelligence - - Directory - - Glossary - - Index - - Acknowledgment.

All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to the study of human nature The Psychology Book clearly explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in this fascinating field of science.

978-1-4053-9124-5 (hardcover)

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015899498 Uk


PSYCHOLOGY.
PSYCHOLOGISTS.--BIOGRAPHY.
PSYCHOLOGY.--HISTORY.

BF 121 P79 2012