Big Ideas: The Little Book of Psychology

2018-08-07 Psychology

Author : DK
Release : 2018-08-07
Genre : Psychology
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 547/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis Big Ideas: The Little Book of Psychology by : DK

Download or read book Big Ideas: The Little Book of Psychology written by DK. This book was released on 2018-08-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? Can we really measure intelligence? DK’s The Little Book of Psychology answers all these questions and provides an insight into this fascinating field of science. Whether you are a student, an expert, a novice, or have a general interest in the human mind, this portable guide is the perfect choice to start exploring and understanding psychology. From cognitive to behavioral psychology, this stimulating guide covers all major schools in the field. It includes doctrines and quotes from major thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Noam Chomsky, and Kurt Lewin. Small biography boxes provide brief biographical details of all the thinkers. With the use of powerful and witty illustrations and easy and jargon-free explanations, The Little Book of Psychology demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these ideas have shaped our knowledge of the human mind.

The Little Book of History

2021-05-11 History

Author : DK
Release : 2021-05-11
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 516/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Little Book of History by : DK

Download or read book The Little Book of History written by DK. This book was released on 2021-05-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey through time and explore more than 60 of the most important events in world history! See the past come to life in the most spectacular way! From the beginning of civilization to the modern world, discover the perfect pocket-sized introduction to human history. Inside the pages of this visual reference book, you’ll find: • Bold illustrations and infographics that bring complex historical events to life • Clear, authoritative text that explains the underlying causes behind historical events, and how the events unfolded • A lightweight, compact format that makes it ideal for vacation reading • Entries that are truly international in scope Human history in your pocket From the birth of Athenian democracy to the launch of Sputnik and the Global Financial Crisis, this informative little book provides you with an overview of the most fascinating events in history that shaped our world as we know it! Get to know some of the most important thinkers and leaders throughout history such as Napoleon, Julius Caesar, and Nelson Mandela. Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts in a simple but exciting way, The Little Book of History is a modern twist on the good old-fashioned encyclopedia. It’s perfect for holidaymakers looking to go beyond the standard beach read. Even more Little Books to discover The Little Book of History series uses a combination of creative typography, bold infographics, and clear text to explore every area of a subject. For the perfect introduction to politics and political thought throughout history, look out for The Little Book of Politics. More titles in this series include The Little Book of Economics and The Little Book of Philosophy.

The Psychology Book

2015-02-02 Psychology

Author : DK
Release : 2015-02-02
Genre : Psychology
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 293/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Psychology Book written by DK. This book was released on 2015-02-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Psychology 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.

The Little Book of Psychology

2018-06-07 Psychologists

Author : Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Release : 2018-06-07
Genre : Psychologists
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 285/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Little Book of Psychology by : Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Download or read book The Little Book of Psychology written by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff. This book was released on 2018-06-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This compact guide enables you to explore more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field of psychology on the go, using highly visual graphics and clear text. Looking at the biggest names in psychology, including William James, Sigmund Freud, and Ivan Pavlov, this book unpacks each psychologist's contribution to our understanding of how the mind works."--

The Little Book of Psychology

2021-10-05 Psychology

Author : Emily Ralls
Release : 2021-10-05
Genre : Psychology
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 35X/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Little Book of Psychology by : Emily Ralls

Download or read book The Little Book of Psychology written by Emily Ralls. This book was released on 2021-10-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of psychology. Including accessible primers on: The early thinkers who contributed to psychological ideas and the birth of modern psychology Famous (and often controversial) experiments and their repercussions What psychology can teach us about memory, language, conformity, reasoning and emotions The ethics of psychological studies Recent developments in the modern fields of evolutionary and cyber psychology. This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how the study of mind and behavior has sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today.

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