The Psychology of Relationships

Informationen zum Autor JULIA WILLERTON is Associate Lecturer at the Open University, UK. Klappentext Relationships are central to our lives, influencing our health, sense of identity and happiness. In this accessible introduction, Willerton looks at how we develop and maintain relationships, piecing together insights that span health, social interaction, evolutionary origins and developmental psychology. Whatever your level of study or interest, this engaging discussion reveals how psychology can enhance your understanding of personal relationships. Zusammenfassung This introduction focuses on the key aspects of human relationships including their development, maintenance and breakdown. Ideal for students who want a more rounded and detailed text on this area, the author discusses the role of evolution, individual differences and the effects of relationships on mental and physical health. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Evolutionary Basis of Human Relationships Developing Relationships Regulating Relationships Individual Differences in Relationships Effects of Relationships Perspectives in Relationships Research Methods in Relationships Glossary.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Julia Willerton
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 20.08.2010
• EAN: 9780230249417
• ISBN: 978-0-230-24941-7
• Pagine: 208
• Serie: Palgrave Insights in Psychology; Palgrave Insights in Psychology Series; Macmillan Insights in Psychology series; Palgrave Insights in Psycholog; Macmillan Insights in Psychology series; Palgrave Insights in Psychology; Palgrave Insights in Psycholog; MacMillan Insights in Psycholo; Bloomsbury Insights in Psychology series
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica; B, personality, Social Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Differential Psychology