The Everything Psychology Book: Explore the Human Psyche and Understand Why We Do the Things We Do - , Lesley Bolton

In years past, psychology had been criticized as the stuff of "head-shrinkers" and "quacks." Now the study of human behavior is universally accepted as a means for better understanding one's self and achieving inner peace and happiness. The Everything Psychology Book is an easy-to-follow guide to the experiments, theories, and principles that have shaped modern psychology and given us insights into human behavior. From learning and personality development to dreams and the unconscious, this straightforward primer explains how the brain works and how our enviroment affects thinking and behavior. In addition to the sceintific information, readers learn how to apply what we know about psychology to improve everyday lives. Lesley Bolton is a freelance writer and professional editor. She has a B.F.A. in writing, literature, and publishing from Emerson College. She is the author of The Everything Classical Mythology Book, The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books, The Everything Homebuilding Book,and is the coauthor of The Everything Body Shaping Book.

Author: Warwick, Lynda L.
Author: Bolton, Lesley
Publisher: Adams Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Everything Psychology Book: Explore the Human Psyche and Understand Why We Do the Things We Do
Pages: 00304 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2008-12-18
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781605504766
Category: Psychology : General