Rolf Reber

Psychology (eBook, PDF)

The Basics

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040574249
• Artikelnr.: 76007821

Autorenporträt

Rolf Reber is a professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 Learning from Experience: Behaviorism

Chapter 2 Filling the Black Box: Cognitive Psychology

Chapter 3 What Drives Behavior? Motivation and Emotion

Chapter 4 Brain and Genes

Chapter 5 Human Development

Chapter 6 Personality and Intelligence: Individual Differences

Chapter 7 Living with Others: Social Psychology

Chapter 8 Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment

Epilogue: Why We Do What We Do