Adam Cash

Psychology For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Find out what makes you--and everyone else--tick Psychology For Dummies takes you on the challenging and thrilling adventure into the astonishing science of why we do the things we do. Along the way you'll find out how psychology helps us improve our relationships, make better decisions, be more effective in our careers, and avoid stress and mental illness in difficult times. In a friendly, jargon-free style, clinical psychologist and teacher Adam Cash uses practical examples to delve deep into the maze of the human mind: from the basic hardware, software, and "wetware" of our brains to the mysteries of consciousness and the murkier reaches of abnormal behavior. He also provides profound insights into our wants and needs, the differences between psychological approaches, and how positive psychology can help you lead the "good life" that fulfills you most. * Gain insights into identity and the self * Cope with stress and illness * Maintain psychological health * Make informed choices when seeking counseling Whether you're new to the unconscious or an established devotee of Freud and pharmacology, Psychology For Dummies is your essential guide to the examined life--and what can make it even more worth living!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. August 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119700326
• Artikelnr.: 60067032

Autorenporträt

Adam Cash is a clinical psychologist who has practiced in a variety of settings including forensic institutions and outpatient clinics. He has taught Psychology at both the community college and university levels. He is currently in private practice specializing in psychological assessment, child psychology, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Psychology 5

Chapter 1: The Purpose of Psychology 7

Chapter 2: Thinking and Behaving as a Psychologist 15

Part 2: Picking Your Brain (and Body) 37

Chapter 3: Brains, Genes, and Behavior 39

Chapter 4: From Sensation to Perception 59

Chapter 5: Exploring Consciousness 73

Part 3: Thinking and Feeling and Acting 85

Chapter 6: Thinking and Speaking 87

Chapter 7: Needing, Wanting, Feeling 117

Chapter 8: Barking up the Learning Tree: Dogs, Cats, and Rats 147

Part 4: Me, You, and Everything in Between 167

Chapter 9: Myself and I 169

Chapter 10: Connecting 187

Chapter 11: Getting Along or Not 207

Chapter 12: Growing Up with Psychology 229

Chapter 13: Psychology in the Digital Age 249

Part 5: Adapting and Struggling 261

Chapter 14: Coping When Life Gets Rough 263

Chapter 15: Modern Abnormal Psychology 279

Part 6: Repairing, Healing, and Thriving 307

Chapter 16: Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation 309

Chapter 17: We Can Help! 327

Chapter 18: Be Positive! Fostering Wellness, Growth, and Strength 359

Part 7: The Part of Tens 371

Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Maintaining Psychological Well-Being 373

Chapter 20: Ten Great Psychological Movies and Shows 379

Index 387