Psychology

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Geared to help students in their first course in psychology and to aid others who wish to enhance their knowledge of the concepts of psychology, Psychology Demystified presents both basic and advanced topics in psychology in clear, jargon-free, and easy to understand language.

Ever wonder what makes people tick? Now you can unlock the secrets of the mind even if you don't have formal training, unlimited time, or a Freudian IQ. Psychology Demystified offers an insightful and illuminating way to learn this intriguing science.

Coverage of topics advances logically and smoothly, from social psychology, developmental psychology, intelligence, personality, and psychological disorders, to the study of thinking, emotion, and motivation. You'll learn about the effects of sensation and perception and delve into neuroscience and genetics -- and much more. This unique self-teaching resource lets you learn at your own comfortable pace. And learning is continually reinforced and your achievement demonstrated with multiple-choice quizzes at the ends of chapters, end-of-section tests, and a final exam.

• Learn about all the various areas comprising psychology, the philosophical approaches and issues of each, and the different things psychologists do
• Know how to read and understand psychological studies
• Understand how different psychological disorders are treated
• Master topics quickly with the help of sidebars that provide clarifying examples and key points, as well as information on the history and background of psychology
• Take a "final exam" and grade it yourself!

Ever wonder what makes people tick? Now you can unlock the secrets of the mind even if you don't have formal training, unlimited time, or a Freudian IQ. Psychology Demystified offers an insightful and illuminating way to learn this intriguing science.

Coverage of topics advances logically and smoothly, from social psychology, developmental psychology, intelligence, personality, and psychological disorders, to the study of thinking, emotion, and motivation. You'll learn about the effects of sensation and perception and delve into neuroscience and genetics -- and much more. This unique self-teaching resource lets you learn at your own comfortable pace. And learning is continually reinforced and your achievement demonstrated with multiple-choice quizzes at the ends of chapters, end-of-section tests, and a final exam.

• Learn about all the various areas comprising psychology, the philosophical approaches and issues of each, and the different things psychologists do
• Know how to read and understand psychological studies
• Understand how different psychological disorders are treated
• Master topics quickly with the help of sidebars that provide clarifying examples and key points, as well as information on the history and background of psychology
• Take a "final exam" and grade it yourself!