Caroline Riggs Boeken

The perfect introduction to the world of psychology for those wanting to gain a general understanding of the topic without having to read a long textbook. A friendly and accessible whirlwind tour of all the key players and theories that you should know aboutIf you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of psychology. Including accessible primers on: The early thinkers who contributed to psychological ideas and the birth of modern psychologyFamous (and often controversial) experiments and their repercussionsWhat psychology can teach us about memory, language, conformity, reasoning and emotionsThe ethics of psychological studiesRecent developments in the modern fields of evolutionary and cyber psychologyThis illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how the study of mind and behavior has sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today.

Exploring fundamental questions about human thought, perception, and dreams, this guide delves into psychology's 50 key ideas and the insights of renowned thinkers like Aristotle, Descartes, Freud, and Jung. It presents a comprehensive overview of significant psychological concepts, making complex theories accessible to readers. The book aims to illuminate the intricacies of human behavior and the various interpretations that have emerged throughout history, providing a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the mind.