Psychology
The Basics
2nd Edition
Published on 15. December 2025
210 pages
978-1-040-57424-9 (ISBN)
Description
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. This revised edition features new and updated material on AI, political polarization, racism, replicability, and social cooperation and conflict.
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.
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. This revised edition features new and updated material on AI, political polarization, racism, replicability, and social cooperation and conflict.
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.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
6 Tables, black and white; 17 Halftones, black and white; 17 Illustrations, black and white
File size
4,54 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-57424-9 (9781040574249)
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E-Book
11/2024
1st Edition
Routledge
€45.99
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Person
Rolf Reber is a professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway.
Content
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
