The Psychology Book

Clearly explaining more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field, The Psychology Book uses accessible text and easy-to-follow graphics and illustrations to explain the complex theoretical and experimental foundations of psychology. From its philosophical roots through behaviorism, psychotherapy, and developmental psychology, The Psychology Book looks at all the greats from Pavlov and Skinner to Freud and Jung, and is an essential reference for students and anyone with an interest in how the mind works.;Philosophical Roots: Psychology in the Making -- Behaviorism: Responding to our Environment -- Psychotherapy: the Unconscious Determiines Behavior -- Cognitive Psychology: the Calculating Brain -- Social Psychology: being in a World of Others -- Developmental Philosophy: from Infant to Adult -- Psychology of Difference: Personality and Intelligence -- Directory -- Glossary.