Psychology is part of everyone's experience, it influences the way we think about everything. This book provides an understanding of some of psychology's leading ideas, & their practical relevance, making it useful for those interested in understanding ...

This text examines the legal system through the lens of psychological concepts, methods, & research, discussing the ethical, moral, legal, & psychological gray areas of the law, & addressing topics such as criminal profiling, police stress, & women & minorities in law school. Material is ...

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Explore the fascinating world of the human psyche with this accessible & concise guide to the fundamentals of psychology.

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Psychology for Dummies, What do psychologists do? Why do they do it? Does it take some sort of special aptitude to become a psychologist? How do you think psychologists feel about us asking all these questions about them? A psychologist friend of yours tells you that he is unhappy all the time & thinks it might have something to do with how he makes a living?how would you help? Now substitute the word ?people? for psychologist & you have some idea of the kinds of questions the science of psychology tries to answer?questions about behaviour, motive, aptitude, feeling, perception, & therapy. & while psychology may not provide definitive answers, it does offer powerful insights that can help you better understand who you are & why you feel & act the way you do. Psychology For Dummies is a fun, user?friendly guide to the basics of human behaviour & mental processes. In plain English & using lots of everyday examples, psychologist Dr. Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about & what it tells us about why we do the things we do. With this book as your guide, you?ll: Gain profound insights into human nature Understand yourself better Make sense of individual & group behaviours Explore different approaches in psychology Recognize problems in yourself & others Make informed choices when seeking psychological counselling From Freud to forensics, anorexia to xenophobia, Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Topics covered include: Major schools of thought & how they differ The role of the body, the mind, relationships & culture in human psychology What is consciousness, awareness, & consciousness of self? Instinct, feeling & emotion & where they come from Developmental psychology & how people learn The role of gender in psychology Abnormal & forensic psychology Emotional & psychological problems & psychotherapy Human behaviour is an endlessly fascinating subject. Get Psychology For Dummies & find out what the science of human behaviour has to say about why we do the things we do. Show More Show Less ...

A clear, concise & easily understood guide to the most fascinating of subjects
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Written in a lively & accessible manner, The Psychology of Eating offers deep insights into why we eat & is an invaluable source of information for lay readers & professionals alike who wish to broaden their understanding of eating-related behavior. ...

The Psychology of Learning & Motivation publishes empirical & theoretical contributions in cognitive & experimental psychology, ranging from classical & instrumental conditioning to complex learning & problem solving. Each chapter provides a thoughtful integration of a body of work. Volum ...

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This collection of 300 pubs with atmosphere will include 50 pub features & 250 smaller descriptions, alongside quirks of local history, pen portraits of punters or publicans, legends, yarns & myths, & case studies of different trends & types of pub. ...