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The Handy Psychology Answer Book, 2nd ed. by
The Handy Psychology Answer Book helps answer why humans do what we do through accurate scientific data presented in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. It covers the fundamentals and explains the psychology behind how people deal with money, sex, morality, family, children, aging, addiction, work, and other everyday issues. Fully revised to reflect the latest scientific research--such as the currentDSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association); the latest neurobiological theories; and the changing face of marriage--this timely reference has expanded to include information sections on the biology and evolution of emotions; technology and adolescence; bisexuality; optimism; autism; as well as a full section on the law, eyewitness testimony and police shootings.
Psychology: The Comic Book Introduction
An award-winning animator and cartoonist teams up with a cognitive psychologist to introduce readers to the complex--and often comedic--world of psychology. Psychology is the study of human behavior, of the ways our minds make sense of the world around us. It is a serious and worthy endeavor because we value scientific knowledge not only for what it tells us about the world but also for what it reveals about our place in the world. Yet, as cartoonist Grady Klein and psychologist Danny Oppenheimer point out, the study of human experience is also often really funny. This is the field, after all, that brought us drooling dogs, snacking rats, and "Freudian slips." With detailed observations on perception, stress, emotions, cognition, and more, The Cartoon Introduction to Psychology is the perfect way for students and curious general readers to learn more about psychology while having a good laugh. Our experiences blundering through the world are perfect cartoon fodder, and Klein and Oppenheimer are the perfect team to bring psychology to life.
Exploring the Human Brain by
Weighing only about three pounds, the human brain is a remarkable organ responsible for all thought and identity as well as the regulation of the rest of the body. In this comprehensive, engaging book, students will gain an appreciation for all of the ways that the brain makes everyday life possible. Memory, consciousness, perception, emotion, and other complex functions are explained in depth with simple text and helpful illustrations, diagrams, and infographics.
Understanding Personality by
Psychologists study personality in order to understand individual characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. How does each person develop a unique personality? Can behavior and reactions be predicted from personality traits? These and many other issues are discussed in terms of the five-factor personality model accepted by psychologists today.
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Abnormal Psychology (Psychology, vol. 6)
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology
Psychology Basics
Psychologists and Their Theories for Students, 2 v.
Contains articles that provide information on twenty of the most frequently studied or significant psychologists in history, each with a biography, an account of his or her theories, analysis of the political, social, and scientific contexts in which the individual worked, critical response, sidebars, and other reference aids.
Professional Guide to Diseases
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Dsm-5®)
Encyclopedia of World Biography
Comprehensive articles of world figures
up to 1998, stressing their contributions to their fields. 17 volume set with master index in last volume. Author’s name is located at the end of each article.
American National Biography