Description
Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Psychology!
Striking design and illustrations combine with easy-to-understand text introduce the primary perspectives of psychology, from the biological to the humanist approach.
This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.
Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Psychology.
Titles in the series: Economics Made Easy/ Philosophy Made Easy/ Psychology Made Easy/ Sociology Made Easy
Table of Contents
- 1: Welcome to Psychology
- 2: The Biological Approach: It’s in Your Genes
- 3: The Cognitive Approach: The Mind as A Computer
- 4: The Behaviourist Approach: Reflexes and Learning
- 5: The Psychodynamic Approach: The Unconscious Mind
- 6: The Humanistic Approach: Conditions of Worth
- 7: Actualisation
- 8: More Perspectives
- 9: Even More Perspectives
- 10: Practical Applications: The Benefits of Psychology
- 11: How Psychologists Conduct Research
- 12: Big Issues and Debates
- 13: Ethical Issues
- 14: Important Studies