The Psychology Book, DK
The Psychology Book, DK
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The Psychology Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 16 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/08/2019

Synopsis

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.

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.https://www.dk.com/

Reviews

Goodreads review by Voula on April 09, 2013

I have to confess an interest: I am one of the contributing authors to this book, having written the sections on the psychology of difference. My personal interest apart, this book is a really brilliant summary of the major psychological thinkers, setting out the big ideas, and explaining them clear......more

Goodreads review by Hiba⁷ on March 21, 2018

This was just what it promised, lots of big ideas, simply explained and put. The book had several schools of psychology, several theories of different psychologists throughout history with each of their ideas simply put and layed out in a way that makes it fun to read the book. There were charts, to......more

Goodreads review by Dave on September 13, 2023

"The unexamined life is not worth living." - Soren Kierkegaard I picked this book up as I wanted to refresh my knowledge on psychology as someone who studied the subject over twenty years ago. Yes, back in the 90's! A time when I was partying a lot more than I was studying. It was certainly going......more

Goodreads review by erigibbi on June 04, 2020

Valutazione: 4.5 Il libro della psicologia inizia con un approfondimento sulla filosofia, senza di essa probabilmente non ci sarebbe stata la psicologia. Si incontrano nomi probabilmente noti anche a chi non ha mai studiato questa materia come Cartesio e Kierkegaard per dirne due. E si comincia poi ad......more

Quotes

"[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

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