Details

Description

229 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary

Bridging the gap between the theoretical and real-life, Bonior looks at the biggest names, ideas, and studies in the history of psychology and translates their meaning to everyday situations and relationships. Both accessible and applicable, this book offers a foundation for your understanding of the study of the mind, as well as compelling insight into your own thoughts and behaviors.

Contents

Introduction. The canon. Timeline ; Biological psychology ; Behavioral psychology ; Psychotherapy ; Cognitive psychology ; Developmental psychology ; Psychology of personality ; Social psychology -- Definitions. Major schools of thought ; A brief survey of abnormal psychology.

Subject

Psychology -- History.

Added Title

Essential thinkers, classic theories, and how they inform your world

ISBN

9781623157081 (softcover)

1623157080