Great Ideas in Psychology

This book focuses on the key ideas of the most important modern psychologists. Nineteen classic "great ideas" in psychology are critically assessed in their cultural and historical context, with topics ranging from neuroscience to personality, development to socio-cultural issues. The simple narrative style and chapter structure, combined with "critical thinking questions" and a shortlist of essential readings for further study at the end of each chapter, provides an ideal approach for anyone interested in learning about the key ideas and theories in psychology

Aceasta carte se concentreaza pe ideile cheie ale celor mai importanti psihologi moderni. Nouasprezece „idei grozave” clasice din psihologie sunt evaluate critic in contextul lor cultural si istoric, cu subiecte care variaza de la neurostiinte la personalitate, dezvoltare la probleme socio-culturale.