All in the mind : psychology for the curious / Adrian Furnham and Dimitrios Tsivrikos

Author:: Furnham, Adrian
Published:: Chichester, West Sussex, UK : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2017.
Edition:: Third edition.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource
Additional Creators:: Tsivrikos, Dimitrios

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Contents:

Introduction -- "Untangling" myths and psychological realities -- The names, and dates that shaped psychology's history and development -- Science, pseudo-science and conspiracy theories -- The man called Freud -- A guide into abnormal psychology -- Psychology and work -- Do looks matter? -- Judging and nudging -- A psychologist in the market place.

Summary:

" ... A book for the curious that reflects our public fascination with psychology. The authors have choses important, topical, and sometimes controversial subjects which they cover in a lucid and engaging way, while maintaining an academically sound approach. ... Coverage includes whether looks matter, the psychology of decision-making, conspiracy theories, psychology in the workplace and "why we buy.""--

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9781119161684 (electronic bk.)
1119161681 (electronic bk.)
9781119161677 (electronic bk.)
1119161673 (electronic bk.)
9781119161653
1119161657
9781119161615
1119161614
9781119161660
1119161665
1119161673

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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