Psychology

The Basics
2. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-041-02780-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 236 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm

Reihe: The Basics

Now in its second edition, this compact introduction is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of the basic principles of psychology, the captivating science of mind and behavior.

In everyday life we often wonder why people behave the way they do, especially when we are confronted with puzzling behavior. Psychology: The Basics illustrates how behavior can be explained through fundamental psychological principles, covering the core areas of cognitive, developmental, and social psychology as well as behaviorism, the human brain, our emotions, personality and individual differences, and psychological disorders. Featuring new and updated material on AI, political polarization, racism, replicability, and social cooperation and conflict, this revised edition is also supported by a test bank.

With suggestions for further reading in each chapter for those wishing to study more deeply, this is the perfect easy-to-understand introductory text for students, teachers, health personnel, human resource managers, administrators, and anyone curious about the human mind and behavior.

Zielgruppe

AS/A2, General, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reber, Rolf

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Angewandte Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. Learning from Experience: Behaviorism 2. Filling the Black Box: Cognitive psychology 3. What Drives Behavior? Motivation and Emotion  4. Brain and Genes  5. Human Development  6. Personality and Intelligence: Individual differences  7. Living with Others: Social psychology  8. Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment  Epilogue  References  Index

Über Autor(innen)

Rolf Reber is a professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway.