The Handy Psychology Answer BookVisible Ink Press, 1 Jan 2011 - 480 halaman Featuring more than 800 answers to questions of how the human mind and the science of psychology really work, this fascinating discussion gives readers the real facts of modern psychology in a fun, approachable way. Avoiding the entertainment fluff of pop psychology and the dryness of overly academic works, this exploration gives insight into the current science of the mind by answering questions questions such as What makes a marriage last? Why do toddlers have temper tantrums? and What are the benefits of getting older? In addition to the question-and-answer section, an overview looks at the psychology of money, sex, morality, and everyday living. |
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INTRODUCING THE BASICS | 1 |
MAJOR MOVEMENTS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 31 |
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | 95 |
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | 147 |
LOVE MARRIAGE AND BABY CARRIAGE | 223 |
MOTIVATION AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS | 271 |
GROUP DYNAMICS AND THE PUBLIC SPHERE | 301 |
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS | 343 |
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TRAUMA | 405 |
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY | 429 |
GLOSSARY | 453 |
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