[The Handy Answer Book 01] • The Handy Psychology Answer Book by Cohen, Lisa J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Front Cover About the Author Book Title Copyright Contents Introduction Acknowledgments Glossary Bibliography Index Introducing The Basics

The Basics Psychology before Psychology Psychology in Other Cultures History and Pioneers Sigmund Freud John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner Jean Piaget

Major Movements In Psychology

Behaviorism Gestalt Psychology Psychoanalytic Theory Jungian Analytical Psychology Humanistic Theories Attachment Theory Sociobiology and Evolutionary Psychology Neurobiological Theories Cognitive Science Psychology as a Science Psychological Tests Intelligence Testing

Brain And Behavio

Basic Concepts in Neuroscience The Major Structures of the Brain Brain Development From Brain to Mind The Brain as Mapmaker Sensation and Perception Motor Behavior and Intentional Action Cognition and Behavioral Control Emotions Emotion and the Limbic System Emotions in Mammals Frontal Control of the Limbic System Neurotransmitters and Other Brain Chemicals Impact of the Environment on the Brain

Psychological Development Across The Lifespan

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages Margaret Mahler Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development The Role of Culture Infancy Toddler Years Preschool Years (3–5) School Age Children (6–11) Adolescence (12–18) Early Adulthood (19–40) Middle Adulthood (40–60) Later Adulthood (60 and Older) The End of Life: Death and Dying

The Psychology Of Everyday Life: Love, Marriage, And Baby Carriage

Love Marriage Pregnancy Parenting Families Divorce Sexuality Sexual Orientation

The Psychology Of Everyday Life: Motivation And The Search For Happiness

The Psychology of Happiness Positive Psychology Happiness across Cultures The Psychology of Money The Biology of Money

Group Dynamics And The Public Sphere

Group Dynamics Prejudice and Racism Morality Psychology in the Workplace Psychology in the Public Sphere Voting Behavior

Abnormal Psychology: Mental Health And Mental Illness

Definitions and Classifications Major Mental Illnesses Disorders of Personality Substance Abuse Psychotherapy Psychopharmacology Popular Psychology

The Psychology Of Trauma

The Psychological Impact of Trauma Child Abuse Sexual Abuse Domestic Violence

Forensic Psychology

The Psychology of Criminal Behavior Causes of Antisocial Traits Specific Forms of Crimes Mental Illness and the Law