Psychology For Dummies

Find out what makes you--and everyone else--tick

Psychology For Dummies takes you on the challenging and thrilling adventure into the astonishing science of why we do the things we do. Along the way you'll find out how psychology helps us improve our relationships, make better decisions, be more effective in our careers, and avoid stress and mental illness in difficult times.

In a friendly, jargon-free style, clinical psychologist and teacher Adam Cash uses practical examples to delve deep into the maze of the human mind: from the basic hardware, software, and "wetware" of our brains to the mysteries of consciousness and the murkier reaches of abnormal behavior. He also provides profound insights into our wants and needs, the differences between psychological approaches, and how positive psychology can help you lead the "good life" that fulfills you most.

• Gain insights into identity and the self

• Cope with stress and illness

• Maintain psychological health

• Make informed choices when seeking counseling

Whether you're new to the unconscious or an established devotee of Freud and pharmacology, Psychology For Dummies is your essential guide to the examined life--and what can make it even more worth living!

Autorentext

Adam Cash is a clinical psychologist who has practiced in a variety of settings including forensic institutions and outpatient clinics. He has taught Psychology at both the community college and university levels. He is currently in private practice specializing in psychological assessment, child psychology, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Klappentext

• Discover the brain and its parts
• Make sense of human behavior and mental processes

• Explore identity and relationships Enter the magical world of the human mind What makes us tick? Why do we humans do the things we do? The science of psychology is a fascinating adventure, and this book makes it approachable and understandable. Filled with insight, explanations, and practical examples, Psychology For Dummies explores how human behavior and the mind work and how understanding psychology can help us improve our relationships, our decisions, our careers, and our overall lives. Learn to manage stress, and find guidance on developing a greater sense of personal well-being. Inside...

• Insights into identity
• Tips for coping with stress
• Why psychological wellness is so important
• The connection between biology and psychology
• Finding a good therapist
• Communicating and connecting with others
• Healing the mind

Zusammenfassung
Find out what makes youand everyone elsetick

Psychology For Dummies takes you on the challenging and thrilling adventure into the astonishing science of why we do the things we do. Along the way you'll find out how psychology helps us improve our relationships, make better decisions, be more effective in our careers, and avoid stress and mental illness in difficult times.

In a friendly, jargon-free style, clinical psychologist and teacher Adam Cash uses practical examples to delve deep into the maze of the human mind: from the basic hardware, software, and "wetware" of our brains to the mysteries of consciousness and the murkier reaches of abnormal behavior. He also provides profound insights into our wants and needs, the differences between psychological approaches, and how positive psychology can help you lead the good life that fulfills you most.

• Gain insights into identity and the self
• Cope with stress and illness
• Maintain psychological health
• Make informed choices when seeking counseling
  Whether you're new to the unconscious or an established devotee of Freud and pharmacology, Psychology For Dummies is your essential guide to the examined lifeand what can make it even more worth living!