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Psychology of Happiness by Peter Warr
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
Is happiness all down to luck? Do events in our life influence how happy we feel? Can too much of a good thing make us less happy? The Psychology of Happiness introduces readers to the variety of factors that can affect how happy we are. From our personality and feelings of self-worth, to our physical ...Show more
Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making by Scott Plous
Category: Health and Wellbeing | Series: McGraw-Hill Series in Social Psychology
Highlighting the role of psychological experimentation, "The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making" is an informative and engaging introduction to the field written in a style that is equally accessible to the introductory psychology student, the lay person, or the professional. A unique feature of ...Show more
Psychology of Politics by Barry Professor Richards
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
How do some political leaders capture popular support? What is the appeal of belonging to a nation? Can democracy thrive? The Psychology of Politics explores how the emotions which underpin everyday life are also vital in what happens on the political stage. It draws on psychoanalytic ideas to show how ...Show more
Psychology of School Bullying by Peter K. Smith
Category: Health and Wellbeing | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
Why do children get involved with bullying? Does cyberbullying differ from traditional bullying? How can bullying at school be prevented? The Psychology of School Bullying explores what bullying is and what factors lead to children playing roles as bullies, victims, defenders, bystanders or even some c ...Show more
Psychology of Social Media by Ciarán Mc Mahon
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
Are we really being ourselves on social media? Can we benefit from connecting with people we barely know online? Why do some people overshare on social networking sites? The Psychology of Social Media explores how so much of our everyday lives is played out online, and how this can impact our identi ...Show more
Psychology of Vampires by David Cohen
Category: Gaming | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
Why have vampires become such a feature of modern culture? Can vampire-like conditions be explained by medical research? Is there a connection between vampirism and Freud? The Psychology of Vampirespresents a captivating look at the origins of vampires in myth and history, and the psychological theorie ...Show more
Psychology of the Paranormal by David Groome; Michael Eysenck; Robin Law
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
From debunking myths about Extra Sensory Perception, to considering whether our lives can truly be fated by the stars, The Psychology of the Paranormal shows us that however unlikely, belief in the paranormal will continue to be widespread.
Psychometric Testing - Critical Perspectives by Barry Cripps (Editor)
Category: MBS/NEW AGE | Series: BPS Textbooks in Psychology Ser.
Psychometric Testing offers an in-depth examination of the strengths and limitations psychometric testing, with coverage of diverse methods of test development and application. A state-of-the-art exploration of the contemporary field of psychometric testing, bringing together the latest theory and evid ...Show more
Psychopathology of Everyday Life by Sigmund Freud
Category: General Fiction | Series: Psychology Ser.
The most trivial slips of the tongue or pen, Freud believed, can reveal our secret ambitions, worries, and fantasies. The Psychopathology of Everyday Life ranks among his most enjoyable works. Starting with the story of how he once forgot the name of an Italian painter--and how a young acquaintance mang ...Show more
Statistics with Confidence - An Introduction for Psychologists by Michael Smithson
Category: Reference | Series: SAGE Foundations of Psychology Ser.
This textbook offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to statistics for all undergraduate psychology students, but particularly those in their second and third years who have already covered an initial introductory course. It covers all of the key areas in quantitative methods including samp ...Show more
The Adolescent Brain - Changes in Learning, Decision-Making and Social Relations by Eveline A. Crone
Category: Parenting | Series: Essays in Developmental Psychology Ser.
In recent years there have been tremendous advances in understanding how brain development underlies behavioural changes in adolescence. Based on the latest discoveries in the research field, Eveline A. Crone examines changes in learning, emotions, face processing and social relationships in relation to ...Show more
The Future of an Illusion by Sigmund Freud; W. D. Robson-Scott (Translator)
Category: Health and Wellbeing | Series: Dover Thrift Editions: Psychology Ser.
In The Future of an Illusion, Freud's psychoanalysis of religion is the culmination of a lifelong thought pattern. Freud examines human nature and the role of religion in society, proclaiming that human instincts are destructive to civilization and must be restrained to maintain an orderly society. Reli ...Show more