Now in its second edition, this compact introduction is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of the basic principles of psychology, the captivating science of mind and behavior.
In everyday life we often wonder why people behave the way they do, especially when we are confronted with puzzling behavior. Psychology: The Basics illustrates how behavior can be explained through fundamental psychological principles, covering the core areas of cognitive, developmental, and social psychology as well as behaviorism, the human brain, our emotions, personality and individual differences, and psychological disorders. This revised edition features new and updated material on AI, political polarization, racism, replicability, and social cooperation and conflict.
With suggestions for further reading in each chapter for those wishing to study more deeply, this is the perfect easy-to-understand introductory text for students, teachers, health personnel, human resource managers, administrators, and anyone curious about the human mind and behavior.
| ISBN: | 9781041027805 |
| Publication date: | 15th December 2025 |
| Author: | Rolf Reber |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 198 pages |
| Series: | The Basics |
| Genres: |
Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints Social, group or collective psychology Cognition and cognitive psychology |
Now in its second edition, this compact introduction is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of the basic principles of psychology, the captivating science of mind and behavior.
In everyday life we often wonder why people behave the way they do, especially when we are confronted with puzzling behavior. Psychology: The Basics illustrates how behavior can be explained through fundamental psychological principles, covering the core areas of cognitive, developmental, and social psychology as well as behaviorism, the human brain, our emotions, personality and individual differences, and psychological disorders. This revised edition features new and updated material on AI, political polarization, racism, replicability, and social cooperation and conflict.
With suggestions for further reading in each chapter for those wishing to study more deeply, this is the perfect easy-to-understand introductory text for students, teachers, health personnel, human resource managers, administrators, and anyone curious about the human mind and behavior.
Psychology features in the following genres: Psychology
Psychology is available in Hardback, Paperback, Ebook
Psychology was written by Rolf Reber and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Psychology has 198 pages
Yes it is part of The Basics series
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