The Everything Psychology Book: Explore the human psyche and understand why we do the things we do (Everything Series)

What do dreams mean? How important is childhood, really? Why do we forget this--and remember that? There's nothing more fascinating--or frightening--than the ins and outs of the human mind. But understanding the complex links between our brains, our emotions, and our behavior can be challenging. This book unravels even the most arcane mysteries of psychology, including: The human drive for food, sex, and other desires What happens when thinking and emotions go awry Why we fall in love with one person and not another How we can develop a strong sense of self When traumatic events can change who we are Scientific information is coupled with real-life examples to help you grasp the basic principles and theories of psychology. You'll be able to achieve a better understanding of yourself--and everyone else around you, too! What do dreams mean? How important is childhood, really? Why do you forget this--and remember that? There's nothing more fascinating--or frightening--than the ins and outs of the human mind. But understanding the complex links between your brain, your emotions, and your behavior can be challenging. The Everything Psychology Book, 2nd Edition unravels even the most arcane mysteries of psychology, including: The human drive for food, sex, and other desires What happens when thinking and emotions go awry Why you fall in love with one person and not another How you can develop a strong sense of self When traumatic events can change who you areScientific information is coupled with real-life examples to help you better understand the basic principles and theories of psychology. With this comprehensive guide you'll achieve a better understanding of yourself--and everyone else around you, too! Psychology-yesterday and today How psychologists know what they know Biological psychology The brain and mind-what makes us human How you experience your world Altered states of consciousness Conditioning and learning How you remember, why you forget Thinking, language, and intelligence Motives-why you do the things you do Emotions : feeling up, feeling down Human development-conception, infancy, and childhood Human development-adolescence Human development-adulthood and aging Personality and personality tests Social cognition-thinking about yourself and others Social interactions and interpersonal behavior Stress, coping, and health Disorders-when thinking and emotionality go awry Psychotherapy and other approaches to treatment Careers in psychology. There's nothing more fascinating-- or frightening-- than the ins and outs of the human mind. With this comprehensive guide, you'll achieve a better understanding of yourself-- and everyone else around you, too! To learn how to think scientifically about the human mind and behavior