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First published in 1921,
The Psychology of Everyday Life covers the major portion of the field known as modern psychology. In this work the author has attempted to give such knowledge of modern psychology to enable the person in the street to take an intelligent interest in the psychological problems and discussions of the day. Today it can be read in its historical context.
This book is a re-issue originally published in 1921. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.
List of contents
1. Introduction 2. The Framework of Experience 3. Appetites and Instincts 4. Emotion, Mood, and Sentiment 5. Social Interaction 6. Play, Relaxation, and Mirth 7. Defence Mechanisms 8. Perceiving 9. Sounds and Colours 10. Tastes and Flavours 11. Remembering and Forgetting 12. Imagining and Thinking 13. Illusions, Hallucinations, and Dreams 14. Spiritistic Phenomena. Appendix. Index.
About the author
Sir
James Drever (1873-1950) was a Scottish psychologist and academic who was a pioneer in experimental psychology. He served as President of the British Psychological Society in 1926 and was knighted in 1938.
Summary
Originally published in 1921, this title covers the major portion of the field known as modern psychology at the time. In this work the author has attempted to give such knowledge of modern psychology as will enable the person in the street to take an intelligent interest in the psychological problems and discussions of the day.
