Psychology Through the Eyes of Faith (Through the Eyes of Faith Series)

Identifies the major ideas that college and university students will encounter in a basic psychology course and explores connections with Christian belief. Part 1. Introduction. Lessons From The Past : Science And Christian Faith -- Levels Of Explanation -- Should There Be A Christian Psychology? -- Part 2. Biological Bases Of Behavior. The Brain-mind Connection -- Biblical Images Of Human Nature -- Part 3. Human Development. On Living Peaceably With The Mysteries Of The Faith -- How Much Credit (and Blame) Do Parents Deserve? -- Part 4. Sensation And Perception. The Mystery Of The Ordinary -- On Discerning Sense From Nonsense -- Through The Eyes Of Faith -- Part 5. States Of Awareness. The Day Of Rest -- Part 6. Learning. Are We Determined Or Free? -- Part 7. Memory. Memorable Messages -- Part 8. Thinking And Language. To Err Is Human -- Superstition And Prayer -- Watch Your Language -- Part 9. Intelligence. You Are Gifted -- Part 10. Motivation. To Accept Or To Change? -- And God Said, It Is Very Good -- Part 11. Emotion -- This Way To Happiness -- Part 12. Personality. A New Look At Pride -- The Power Of Positive Thinking -- Part 13. Psychological Disorders. Is Christianity Beneficial Or Hazardous To Your Mental Health? -- Part 14. Therapy. Grace : God's Unconditional Positive Regard -- Values In Psychotherapy -- Part 15. Social Psychology. Nice People And Evildoers -- Behavior And Attitudes-action And Faith -- The Fruit Of The Spirit -- Part 16. Conclusion. More Sense And Nonsense -- The Psychology Of Religion. David G. Myers And Malcolm A. Jeeves. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.