Psychology - The Basics

This compact introduction to the basic principles is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of this fascinating subject, covering the core areas of cognitive, developmental and social psychology, as well as behaviorism, the brain, our emotions, personality and individual differences, and psychological disorders.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Learning from Experience: Behaviorism
Chapter 2 Filling the Black Box: Cognitive Psychology
Chapter 3 What Drives Behavior? Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 4 Brain and Genes
Chapter 5 Human Development
Chapter 6 Personality and Intelligence: Individual Differences
Chapter 7 Living with Others: Social Psychology
Chapter 8 Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment
Epilogue: Why We Do What We Do

About the author

Rolf Reber is a professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway.

Summary

This compact introduction to the basic principles is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of this fascinating subject, covering the core areas of cognitive, developmental and social psychology, as well as behaviorism, the brain, our emotions, personality and individual differences, and psychological disorders.

Product details

• Authors: Rolf Reber, Rolf (University of Oslo Reber, Reber Rolf
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781138552258
• ISBN: 978-1-138-55225-8
• No. of pages: 182
• Series: Basics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology