The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology

Author: Joni E. Johnston

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9781592570690

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Covering such hot topics in psychology as the mind-body connection, drugs and new therapy treatments, new information on the role of genetics in personality development, and the impact of 9/11 on individual mental health, this is the new edition of the popular introduction to psychology-with expanded information on such great thinkers as Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, and B.F. Skinner.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychology
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychology

Author: Jack C. Westman M.D., M.S.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-07-05

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 110151678X

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Simplifying a complex subject. Child psychology is required for college level psych and elementary education majors. It is a complex subject that can include developmental psychology, biology, sociological psychology, and various schools of theory and therapies. The only sources of information about this complex subject are long, expensive textbooks. Until now. This, the first trade book to give a detailed, easy to understand explanation of the subject. • Age-by-age discussion of the psychological development of children.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness

Author: Arlene Uhl

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-08-05

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1101217146

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Learn the secrets of happiness. You’re no idiot, of course. You know how difficult to see the bright side of things when life seems to be a rut, much less in the face of adversity. But when you nurture a positive attitude, you also nurture your ability to find happiness in the moment—even if it doesn’t live up to your perfect expectations. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Psychology of Happiness offers insights into human nature and techniques that will help you regain the sense of joy. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The power of optimism and humor to enhance your outlook. • The blissful benefits of engaging in playful behavior and artistic expression. • The importance of nurturing positive relationships among friends and family. • The power of exercise and meditation to simulate joyful chemical reactions within the body.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology

Author: Joni E. Johnston

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Psychology, Fourth Edition provides an easy-to-understand look at both this history and modern practice of psychology. Interest in psychology extends well beyond the walls of academia. Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and William James are just a few examples of the many people in psychology whose works remain popular sellers, demonstrating an ongoing popular interest in this field. In the Fourth Edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide®to Psychology, readers will find- What treatment works best for what problem. How to use positive psychology to make one's life even better (one doesn't have to have a problem to use psychology). Alternative mental health treatments (for example, some parts of meditation can improve one's self-esteem and ward off depression). How the mind and the body work with each other-and how one can improve their communication.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Enhancing Your Social IQ
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Enhancing Your Social IQ

Author: Gregory P. Korgeski Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-12-02

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1440697426

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Simple steps to connecting with others. Now readers can raise their social intelligence quotient with a little self-knowledge and practice. Beginning with a series of short quizzes that generate a personal social profile, this guide explains how readers can enhance their ability to create and sustain mutually enriching relationships, make friends, and build a rich social network. • “Social intelligence” is the new buzz word in the psychology of relationships. • Includes social personality quizzes. • Hot, new self-help topic. • Author Gregory Korgeski, PhD, has more than 30 years of experience as a licensed psychologist.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

Author: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1101478845

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Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Evolution
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Evolution

Author: Leslie Alan Horvitz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-10-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780028642260

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Discusses early theories of evolution, the work of Darwin, fossil and other evidence, and the effects of evolution on us and the future.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Chemistry of Love
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Chemistry of Love

Author: Maryanne Fisher Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1101478039

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The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Chemistry of Love shares the amazing new findings about the chemical reactions that create what people call "love." With the help of neuroscience, biochemistry, and physiology, readers can finally get some real insight into the affairs of the heart and the actual "laws of attraction." • Covers the role of pheromones, neurotransmitters, and hormones that occur during sexual attraction and lead to the euphoria of "love" • Includes information on how readers can use this knowledge to enhance their significant relationships, both romantic and nonromantic

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Verbal Self-defense
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Verbal Self-defense

Author: Lillian Glass

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780028627410

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Offers advice on identifying the verbal bullies in one's life, determining the difference between abuse and "kidding around," turning negative comments to one's advantage, and delivering verbal defense appropriately and confidently