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The Little Book of Psychology


Synopsis


If you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of psychology. Including accessible primers on:

- The early thinkers who contributed to psychological ideas and the birth of modern psychology
- Famous (and often controversial) experiments and their repercussions
- What psychology can teach us about memory, language, conformity, reasoning and emotions
- The ethics of psychological studies
- Recent developments in the modern fields of evolutionary and cyber psychology.

This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how the study of mind and behaviour has sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today.

Emily Ralls, Caroline Riggs

Summary

Chapter 1: The Self

* Explores the nature of the self, self-esteem, and self-concept.
* Example: The feeling of pride you experience after completing a challenging task.

Chapter 2: Motivation

* Discusses different factors that motivate behavior, including extrinsic rewards and intrinsic motivation.
* Example: The satisfaction you get from helping others, even without any external incentive.

Chapter 3: Emotion

* Examines the various dimensions of emotion, physiological effects, and coping mechanisms.
* Example: The rush of adrenaline you feel when you win a competition.

Chapter 4: Learning

* Explores the processes of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.
* Example: Your dog salivating at the sound of a bell because it has been paired with food (classical conditioning).

Chapter 5: Memory

* Explains different types of memory, including short-term memory, long-term memory, and working memory.
* Example: Recalling your childhood memories.

Chapter 6: Perception

* Discusses how we interpret sensory information and shape our perception.
* Example: Optical illusions, such as seeing two faces in one image.

Chapter 7: Intelligence

* Examines the concept of intelligence, different types of intelligence, and cultural influences.
* Example: Solving a complex puzzle.

Chapter 8: Personality

* Explores the theories and traits that shape our personality.
* Example: The five-factor model of personality (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism).

Chapter 9: Psychological Disorders

* Provides an overview of common psychological disorders, their symptoms, and treatment options.
* Example: Anxiety, depression, or eating disorders.

Chapter 10: Therapy

* Discusses various forms of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
* Example: Seeking therapy to address a specific issue or improve overall well-being.

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