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The Psychology Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

Big Ideas Simply Explained

Big Ideas Simply Explained

By DK

By DK

By DK

By DK

By DK

By DK

By DK
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By DK
Read by Cassandra Campbell

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Part of DK Big Ideas

Part of DK Big Ideas

Part of DK Big Ideas

Category: Psychology

Category: Psychology

Category: Psychology

Category: Psychology | Audiobooks

Paperback $19.99

Jun 11, 2024 | ISBN 9780593847060

Hardcover $27.99

Jun 11, 2024 | ISBN 9780744098556

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Jun 11, 2024 | ISBN 9780593849156

Audiobook Download $25.00

Jan 08, 2019 | 960 Minutes

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    About The Psychology Book

    Learn about human nature, behavior and how the mind works with The Psychology Book.

    Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Psychology in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Psychology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. 

    This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Psychology, with:

    • More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science
    • Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
    • A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
    • Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

    The Psychology Book     is the perfect introduction to the science, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover key concepts by psychologists who have significantly enhanced our understanding of the human mind and behavior. Learn about everyone who’s contributed to the big ideas in psychology, incorporating the ideas of today’s scientists as well those of the ancient philosophers and pioneers. 

    Your Psychological Questions, Simply Explained

    If you thought it was difficult to learn psychology and its many concepts, The Psychology Book presents the key ideas in a clear layout. Learn about the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has made significant contributions to our understanding of human behavior. Fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries explain the line of thought clearly for students of psychology and for anyone with a general interest in understanding the human mind.

    The Big Ideas Series

    With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Psychology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

    About The Psychology Book

    How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will?

    Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply, The Psychology Book answers these questions and more and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with easy-to-follow explanations and eye-catching images. 

    In this book, you can find:

    • The history of psychology, from its roots in philosophy to modern studies of autism and psychiatry across all of the key fields of study, from psychotherapy to cognitive psychology and behaviorism. 
    • Groundbreaking ideas of great thinkers, from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to Noam Chomsky and Daniel Kahneman
    • Information about the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has significantly contributed to our understanding of human behavior. 

    With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Psychology Book is part of DK’s award-winning Big Ideas series. The series uses images, tables, fact files, and engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Other titles include The Biology Book, The Medicine Book, and The Science Book.

    About The Psychology Book

    Learn about human nature, behavior and how the mind works with The Psychology Book.

    Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Psychology in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Psychology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

    This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Psychology, with:

    • More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science
    • Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
    • A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
    • Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

    The Psychology Book     is the perfect introduction to the science, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover key concepts by psychologists who have significantly enhanced our understanding of the human mind and behavior. Learn about everyone who’s contributed to the big ideas in psychology, incorporating the ideas of today’s scientists as well those of the ancient philosophers and pioneers.

    Your Psychological Questions, Simply Explained

    If you thought it was difficult to learn psychology and its many concepts, The Psychology Book presents the key ideas in a clear layout. Learn about the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has made significant contributions to our understanding of human behavior. Fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries explain the line of thought clearly for students of psychology and for anyone with a general interest in understanding the human mind.

    The Big Ideas Series

    With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Psychology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

    About The Psychology Book

    Explore the history, theories, and concepts of psychology through more than 100 groundbreaking ideas presented in an approachable style that demystifies an often daunting subject matter.

    The Psychology Book looks at the biggest names in psychology, including William James, Sigmund Freud, and Ivan Pavlov, and unpacks each psychologist’s contribution to our understanding of how the mind works. With straightforward information and a directory of scientists, this audio guide helps untangle the knot of theories behind the science of the mind.

    From its philosophical roots through behaviorism, psychotherapy, and developmental psychology, The Psychology Book incorporates the latest thinkings of today’s psychologists alongside the theories of ancient philosophers, as well as the key experiments and ideas of the scientists and practitioners of the 19th and 20th centuries.

    As part of DK’s award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The Psychology Book breaks down the most mysterious science of all in this essential, accessible, and comprehensive guide to psychology.

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    About DK

    We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures,… More about DK

    About DK

    We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures,… More about DK

    About DK

    We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures,… More about DK

    About DK

    We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures,… More about DK

    Product Details

    Category: Psychology

    Paperback | $19.99
    Published by DK
    Jun 11, 2024 | 360 Pages | 7-11/16 x 9-3/16 | ISBN 9780593847060

    Category: Psychology

    Hardcover | $27.99
    Published by DK
    Jun 11, 2024 | 360 Pages | 7-11/16 x 9-3/16 | ISBN 9780744098556

    Category: Psychology

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by DK
    Jun 11, 2024 | 360 Pages | ISBN 9780593849156

    Category: Psychology | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Random House Audio
    Jan 08, 2019 | 960 Minutes | ISBN 9781984839305

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    Praise

    “[The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners.” – Examiner.com

    “This large, stylish book takes the reader on a quick tour through the history and discipline of psychology, with tiny bits of information and loads of design. The title gets it right: these are indeed big ideas (and also plenty of small ones), and the explanations are simplified and presented in a number of ways.” – PsychCentral.com

    “The Psychology Book is packed with everything you’d ever study in a Psych 101 class, and, as the subtitle suggests, it’s all explained in a clear, simple way.” – Wink Books, from the co-founders of Boing Boing

    Awards

    YALSA Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners SELECTION

    Mom’s Choice Gold Award – Young Adult Books AWARD

    Parents’ Choice Gold Award AWARD

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