Psychology for Beginners by Nigel Benson

Psychology for Beginners by Nigel Benson

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An introduction to psychology which traces the origins of the science, and considers its current state. Key schools of psychology are discussed, as are the main figures who supported them, and the philosophical and social issues which relate to psychological study are also considered.

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Psychology for Beginners by Nigel Benson

What is psychology? When did it begin? Where did it come from? How does psychology compare with related subjects such as psychiatry and psychotherapy? To what extent is it "scientific"? This text attempts to answers these questions and more, explaining what the subject has been in the past, and what it is now. The main "schools" and the sections within psychology are described, including: introspection; psychoanalysis; cognitive approaches; social psychology; developmental psychology; and humanism.
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ISBN 13 9781840460049
ISBN 10 1840460040
Title Psychology for Beginners
Author Nigel Benson
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Icon Books
Year published 1998-09-01
Number of pages 176
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