All in the Mind: Psychology for the Curious (Harcover)

Description

All in the Mind, Third Edition covers important, topical, and sometimes controversial subjects in the field of Psychology in an engaging alternative or supplement to traditional student textbooks. 

• Third edition of a successful and uniquely readable textbook – includes more than two thirds brand new material, with all retained material thoroughly revised and updated
• Offers a new and engaging way to consider key theories and approaches in psychology, providing an original alternative or supplement to traditional teaching textbooks 
• Provides lucid coverage of topical and sometimes controversial subjects such as whether looks matter, the psychology of decision-making, conspiracy theories, and “why we buy”

Contents

Chapter Descriptions

Preface to the Third Edition

Some Quirky Quotes about Psychology

1. Introduction
2. “Untangling” myths and psychological realities
3. The names, and dates that shaped Psychology’s history and development
4. Science, Pseudo-science and Conspiracy theories
5. The man called Freud
6. A guide into Abnormal Psychology
7. Psychology and Work
8. Do looks matter?
9. Judging and Nudging
10. A psychologist in the market place

References

Index