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Psychology: A Self-Teaching Guide
* A complete course, from brain biology to abnormal psychology
* Hundreds of questions and many review tests
* Key concepts and terms defined and explained
Master key concepts. Answer challenging questions. Prepare for exams. Learn at your own pace.
What are the two basic psychological dimensions of emotions? How do you define abnormal behavior? Is extrasensory perception real? What is Viktor Frankl known for? With A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more.
Frank Bruno explains all the major psychological theories and terms in this book, covering perception, motivation, thinking, personality, sensation, intelligence, research methods, and much more. He presents the foundations of psychology and the biology of behavior; explores how children develop into adults and the psychological factors that make us individuals; and examines various mental disorders and the types of therapy used to treat them. The step-by-step, Q&A format of Psychology makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview of the topic.
Like the other popular Self-Teaching Guides, Psychology allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who seeks a greater understanding of human behavior.
* Hundreds of questions and many review tests
* Key concepts and terms defined and explained
Master key concepts. Answer challenging questions. Prepare for exams. Learn at your own pace.
What are the two basic psychological dimensions of emotions? How do you define abnormal behavior? Is extrasensory perception real? What is Viktor Frankl known for? With A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more.
Frank Bruno explains all the major psychological theories and terms in this book, covering perception, motivation, thinking, personality, sensation, intelligence, research methods, and much more. He presents the foundations of psychology and the biology of behavior; explores how children develop into adults and the psychological factors that make us individuals; and examines various mental disorders and the types of therapy used to treat them. The step-by-step, Q&A format of Psychology makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview of the topic.
Like the other popular Self-Teaching Guides, Psychology allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who seeks a greater understanding of human behavior.
288 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2002
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December 13, 2012
Disclosure:
I got a copy of this Encyclopedia in a Forum of Books that was held by the National community. I own both a paperback copy and an eBook of the same version.
Overview:
The book is a sort of Psychological teaching guide, in another word, It's a textbook of how to get acquaintance with this mysterious science. First you face a small test of questions than they put you in the general background, you get an idea of how psychology works, than at the end of each chapter you will find the answers of the questions, In fact you will encounter the History of Psychology and the changes that undergo that science, the major schools that emerge through the whole existence of psychology. The research methods are also stated, in addition to the changes that undergo children through there being in the adulthood. and the last is the social psychology which discusses the Interacting with other people.
Positive and Negative Aspects:
The book is a sort of separated chapters, Each discusses a certain aspect of psychology, but the most inspiring manner that devote me, was the simple test that you take, and the last result that you have when you finish the chapter. In other words, the Encyclopedia is a Stimuli-Response relation between the Reader and the contributors. The Language used is a simple English with some addition of the science vocabulary, but the reader will generally grasp the meaning intended.
My Personal Reaction:
This Self Teaching guide was my first getaway to get in touch with the Science of Psychology. I benefit from it a lot, It really helped me to understand that mysterious science, in relation with the self and with society as well. Besides, I really acquire a method that will help me to overcome the teaching difficulties, but anyway, I have to strengthen my knowledge so much with this Science discipline.
Recommendations:
I simply recommend this book to all the folks who want to get knowledge of this Science, in addition to the new student who intended to get deep in the Knowledge of Psychology. But I may say that so much Psychology may drive crazy soon enough, Just pay attention.
I got a copy of this Encyclopedia in a Forum of Books that was held by the National community. I own both a paperback copy and an eBook of the same version.
Overview:
The book is a sort of Psychological teaching guide, in another word, It's a textbook of how to get acquaintance with this mysterious science. First you face a small test of questions than they put you in the general background, you get an idea of how psychology works, than at the end of each chapter you will find the answers of the questions, In fact you will encounter the History of Psychology and the changes that undergo that science, the major schools that emerge through the whole existence of psychology. The research methods are also stated, in addition to the changes that undergo children through there being in the adulthood. and the last is the social psychology which discusses the Interacting with other people.
Positive and Negative Aspects:
The book is a sort of separated chapters, Each discusses a certain aspect of psychology, but the most inspiring manner that devote me, was the simple test that you take, and the last result that you have when you finish the chapter. In other words, the Encyclopedia is a Stimuli-Response relation between the Reader and the contributors. The Language used is a simple English with some addition of the science vocabulary, but the reader will generally grasp the meaning intended.
My Personal Reaction:
This Self Teaching guide was my first getaway to get in touch with the Science of Psychology. I benefit from it a lot, It really helped me to understand that mysterious science, in relation with the self and with society as well. Besides, I really acquire a method that will help me to overcome the teaching difficulties, but anyway, I have to strengthen my knowledge so much with this Science discipline.
Recommendations:
I simply recommend this book to all the folks who want to get knowledge of this Science, in addition to the new student who intended to get deep in the Knowledge of Psychology. But I may say that so much Psychology may drive crazy soon enough, Just pay attention.
March 19, 2020
The book is so informative. It is really helpful for people who have just begun exploring psychology.
It mentions many aspects in psychology such as motivation, love, learning, biology of behavior, sex, personality, social psychology, for reader to consider. With each key term, the author provides its definition and an example so that it’s so easy to understand the concept.
However, I expect that I will discover deeper insight in psychology like how can I motivate myself, how to break bad habits or which is most reliable method for self study, but the book barely provide general information. I understand what the book says but in my opinion, readers who have the same expectation have to go further with other books.
It mentions many aspects in psychology such as motivation, love, learning, biology of behavior, sex, personality, social psychology, for reader to consider. With each key term, the author provides its definition and an example so that it’s so easy to understand the concept.
However, I expect that I will discover deeper insight in psychology like how can I motivate myself, how to break bad habits or which is most reliable method for self study, but the book barely provide general information. I understand what the book says but in my opinion, readers who have the same expectation have to go further with other books.
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October 20, 2022
I read this book some years back when I decided to take my interest in psychology seriously by reading a good book on the subject. And men, was I lucky to have found this book. It provided me with a good intellectual viewpoint on psychology that would serve as a good foundation for further learning.
I recommend this book as a starting point for anyone interested in psychology.
I recommend this book as a starting point for anyone interested in psychology.
July 13, 2013
A really good book, very helpful. Very explicit illustrations that make learning easier. I enjoyed reading it and I did like that it had small tests at the end of a chapter, to test your knowledge. Definitely a must for students that want to learn psychology independently.
January 29, 2020
كتاب ممتع ومفيد جداً.
يستحق ٥ نجوم ولكنني كنت أود لو تطرق الكتاب إلى ذكر حلول أو طرق معالجة بعض الاصطرابات النفسية المذكورة فيه؛ ولكن أعتقد أنه ليس الهدف الرئيسي للكتاب لذلك فهو يستحق ال ٥ نجوم بجدارة ككتاب مخصص لتتعلم بنفسك مبادئ ونوعاً ما أعماق علم النفس.
يستحق ٥ نجوم ولكنني كنت أود لو تطرق الكتاب إلى ذكر حلول أو طرق معالجة بعض الاصطرابات النفسية المذكورة فيه؛ ولكن أعتقد أنه ليس الهدف الرئيسي للكتاب لذلك فهو يستحق ال ٥ نجوم بجدارة ككتاب مخصص لتتعلم بنفسك مبادئ ونوعاً ما أعماق علم النفس.
July 10, 2020
It is a fairly good book, it achieves its goal which is to give an introduction to psychology in a brief and concise way, reviewing most of the main topics enough to have a background of the science as a whole.
January 12, 2021
I wonder what if some kids were to read such books?
great book, detailed, basics covered very well.
great book, detailed, basics covered very well.
March 28, 2022
Even though most of the stuff made me feel like this book was made for the average 12yo who has no idea about psychology whatsoever, it still has quite a lot to offer for those looking for a simplified introduction
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