Bibliograph

The handy psychology answer book, Lisa J. Cohen

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The handy psychology answer book, Lisa J. Cohen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-482) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The handy psychology answer book

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

701053925

Responsibility statement

Lisa J. Cohen

Series statement

Handy answer book series

Summary

Featuring more than 800 answers to questions of how the human mind and the science of psychology really work, this fascinating discussion gives readers the real facts of modern psychology in a fun, approachable way. Avoiding the entertainment fluff of pop psychology and the mind-numbing dullness of overly academic works, this exploration gives insight into the current science of the mind by answering questions questions such as What makes a marriage last? Why do toddlers have temper tantrums? and Can we exercise ourselves into happiness? In addition to the question-and-answer section, an overv

Table Of Contents

Introducing the basics -- Major movements in psychology -- Brain and behavior -- Psychological development across the lifespan -- The psychology of everyday life : love, marriage, and baby carriage -- Group dynamics and the public sphere -- Abnormal psychology : mental health and mental illness -- The psychology of trauma -- Forensic psychology

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