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Psychology of Addiction by Jenny Svanberg
Category: Personal Development | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
When does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible? The Psychology of Addiction is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy, recovery and an addict's everyday ...Show more
Psychology of Celebrity by STEVER GAYLE
Category: Psychology | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
Why are we fascinated by celebrities we've never met? What is the difference between fame and celebrity? How has social media enabled a new wave of celebrities? The Psychology of Celebrity explores the origins of celebrity culture, the relationships celebrities have with their fans, how fame can affect ...Show more
Psychology of Chess by Gobet, Fernand
Category: Health and Wellbeing | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
Do you need to be a genius to be good at chess? What does it take to become a Grandmaster? Can computer programmes beat human intuition in gameplay? The Psychology of Chess is an insightful overview of the roles of intelligence, expertise, and human intuition in playing this complex and ancient game. Th ...Show more
Psychology of Dog Ownership by Theresa Barlow; Craig Roberts
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
What are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a 'problem dog' behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other? The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and ...Show more
Psychology of Gender by Gary Wood
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
What is the difference between sex and gender? What is the impact of gender-role stereotypes on our lives, our relationships and the world? What does gender mean to you? The Psychology of Gender looks at our biology, history and culture to consider the impact of gender roles and stereotypes, and addre ...Show more
Psychology of Grief by Richard Gross
Category: Science | Series: The\Psychology of Everything Ser.
What is happening emotionally when we grieve for a loved one? Is there a ¿right¿ way to grieve? What effect does grief have on how we see ourselves? The Psychology of Grief is a humane and intelligent account that highlights the wide range of responses we have to losing a loved one and explores how psy ...Show more
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 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.