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How Psychology Works : The Facts Visually Explained by DK (2018, Hardcover)

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PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-101465468617
ISBN-139781465468611
eBay Product ID (ePID)239686176

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Book TitleHow Psychology Works : the Facts Visually Explained
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicReference, Psychopathology / General, General, Applied Psychology
Publication Year2018
GenrePsychology
AuthorDk
Book SeriesDk How Stuff Works
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight32.3 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width8.9 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Grade FromNinth Grade
SynopsisHow far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology. Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and medicine, psychology is at the heart of what makes us human. Perfect both for students and people new to the topic, How Psychology Works has a unique graphic approach and uses direct, jargon-free language. It explores various approaches that psychologists use to study how people think and behave, such as behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and humanism. This indispensable guide describes a wide range of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It then takes you through treatments, from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalysis to group therapy and art therapy. This book also explores the role of psychology in everyday situations. Discover what makes you, you - the unique blend of nature and nurture that makes up your sense of who you are - and psychology's role in relationships, sport, work, and education. How Psychology Works is a fascinating read that will quickly hone your emotional intelligence and give you perceptive insights into both your own and other people's feelings and behavior., How can we rewire our brains to learn more effectively? Which techniques can reduce tension when negotiating? What psychological tricks do advertisers use to persuade us to buy? See how psychology can be applied to real-life situations from the workplace to the sports field. Tap into the workings of the human mind, find out what can go wrong with it, and learn about the many therapies and treatments now available. With clear, easy-to-understand graphics and packed with fascinating facts, How Psychology Works explains everything you need to know about how we think, feel, and act in the real world. Book jacket., Explore the human mind and understand the science behind how people think and act in a wide variety of everyday situations with this brand-new visual guide to applied psychology. Using straightforward definitions and clear, striking visuals, this book makes the workings of the brain easy to understand and shows what happens when things go wrong, with information on disorders such as anxiety and paranoia, as well as explanations of the different therapies that are used to treat them, from CBT to psychoanalysis, group therapy to art therapy. How Psychology Works explains hundreds of psychological terms clearly and simply, such as neurosis, psychosis, psychopathy, self-efficacy, flow, human factors, and false memory syndrome. It also includes an introduction to the different approaches psychologists use to understand how we behave and think and a detailed look at how the brain influences behavior and psychological health. With its combination of bold infographics and clear, easy-to-understand text, this book explores and explains the various approaches that psychologists use to study how people think and behave, such as behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and humanism, and shows how these approaches can be applied to real-world situations. With examples from the workplace to the sports field, the courtroom to the classroom, How Psychology Works shows how psychology plays a huge role in all of our lives and offers a greater understanding of what influences behavior, thoughts, and feelings in a variety of environments and scenarios.

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  • Really enjoy this book

    Great informational book. So interesting that I can hardly put it down. I have learned a lot from this book. DK book series never disappoint!

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  • Very informative and very clear and easy to understand.

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