Psychology of Everyday Life

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.

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.

Product details

• Authors: James Drever, Drever James
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032931562
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3293156-2
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Psychology Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / History, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought