Description
Book SynopsisThis text gives a general introduction to the subject but in a way that demonstrates its applicability to their work and to everyday life, whilst remaining academically grounded. It demonstrates how psychology can make a practical difference in the real world'. Topics covered include emotions, motivation, social life and the lifespan.
- Basic, up-to-date introduction to psychological concepts
- Practical exercises and techniques
- Scene setting examples from real life
Trade Review"... The writing is lucid, the "scenes from life" are uniformly excellent…Highly recommended."
(The Journal of Mental Health, December 2006)
Table of ContentsAbout the author.
Preface.
1. Psychology in life.
2. Emotional life: recognising feelings and emotions.
3. Emotional life: regulating emotions.
4. Motivational life: hunger, thirst and sex.
5. Motivational life: from sensation-seeking to self-actualisation.
6. Social life: forming and maintaining relationships.
7. Social life: communicating one to one.
8. Social life: communicating in groups.
9. Social life: leadership.
10. Inner life: personality.
11. Inner life: the self.
12. Intellectual life: learning.
13. Intellectual life: memory and thinking.
14. The lifespan: bringing up children.
15. The lifespan: growing older.
16. When things go wrong with life.
17. A healthy life: self-help.
18. A healthy life: therapeutic help.
19. Life in general.
References.
Index.
