The little book of psychology

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‘The Little Book of Psychology’ clearly explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in this fascinating field of science. How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, quotations from all the major thinkers, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these have shaped our knowledge of the human mind.

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How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? Can we really measure intelligence?

DK's The Little Book of Psychology answers all these questions and provides an insight into this fascinating field of science. Whether you are a student, an expert, a novice, or have a general interest in the human mind, this portable guide is the perfect choice to start exploring and understanding psychology.

From cognitive to behavioural psychology, this stimulating guide covers all major schools in the field. It includes doctrines and quotes from major thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Noam Chomsky, and Kurt Lewin. Small biography boxes provide brief biographical details of all the thinkers.

With the use of powerful and witty illustrations and easy and jargon-free explanations, The Little Book of Psychology demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these ideas have shaped our knowledge of the human mind.

Additional information

Weight183 g
Dimensions19.8 × 12.9 × 1.5 cm
Book_author

Collin, Catherine

Publisher

Dorling Kindersley Limited

Imprint

Dorling Kindersley Limited

Cover

Paperback

Pages

199

Language

English

Edition

Abridged edition

Dewey

150 (edition:23)

Readership

College – higher education / Code: F