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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 Climate Change by Geoffrey Beattie; Laura McGuire
Category: Environment | Series: The Psychology of Everything
What explains our attitudes towards the environment? Why do so many climate change initiatives fail? How can we do more to prevent humans damaging the environment?
Psychology of Conspiracy Theories by Jan-Willem van Prooijen
Category: Science | Series: The Psychology of Everything
Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others? What are the consequences of such beliefs? Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true? The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon, explo ...Show more
Psychology of Dieting by Jane Ogden
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The Psychology of Everything
In an era of overweight and obesity, for some people dieting can be a matter of health, life and death. For others, wracked by body dissatisfaction, dieting can also be dangerous. But in The Psychology of Dieting, health psychologist Jane Ogden offers a clear-sighted overview of why some of us become ov ...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 Fashion by Carolyn Mair (London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, UK)
Category: Science | Series: The Psychology of Everything
The Psychology of Fashion provides a succinct overview of how our thinking and behavior is affected by the fashion industry, examining how fashion design can undermine healthy body image, and how psychology can inform a more sustainable perspective on the production and disposal of clothing.
Psychology of Gardening by Harriet Gross
Category: Science | Series: The Psychology of Everything
Why do so many people love gardening? What does your garden say about you? What is guerrilla gardening? The Psychology of Gardening delves into the huge benefits that gardening can have on our health and emotional well-being, and how this could impact on the entire public health of a country. It also ex ...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