The Handy Psychology Answer Book

The Handy Answer Book

by Lisa J. Cohen

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.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

450 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Carolyn Di Leo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely useful companion to any Psych class. I find it helps me to remember the material if I read what other authors say about any subject.

[broken.tsuba · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very informative and well constructed book. The guided question and anawer format provides a brief overview of almost all important topics with smooth transitions between topics. The structure also makes it very easy to put down and pick back up if you don't happen to have much time to plow through pages or chapters in one sitting.

The only thing I would like to have seen more of are the practices and strategies for combating illnesses, maintaining health etc.; although, as this book is meant to be used as an easily accessible introduction and not comprehensive or specifically focused, critiquing the lack of detailed content would be moot. In fact, the more pressing or complicated topics are often given more depth.

Bottom line is that it's an informative and easy read and I can't wait to get a hold of another Handy Answer Book.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent read for anyone even remotely interested in the field of psychology. The Handy Psychology Answer Book answers all sorts of questions in an easy to read, digestible format. My only criticism is that the book is overwhelmingly long, but I suppose that's to be expected when cramming an entire field of study into one volume.

[Kara Merry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information

[Mills College Library]

150 C6785 2011