Description
A very readable narrative about the history of psychology. The author has managed to combine journalistic clarity with a wealth of information about psychology. This has resulted in a nuanced and simultaneously interesting story about the exploration of the human soul. The author presents individual psychological theories as stories about specific people and their work. The author tracks the development of psychology according to its various disciplines. Gradually, he addresses personality psychology, developmental and social psychology, the psychology of perception, the examination of motivation and emotions, cognitive psychology, and finally psychotherapy. In the concluding part of the book, the author deals with the issue of the misuse of psychology. He presents examples of the misuse of psychology in education, advertising, and the judiciary, and reflects on some of the consequences of psychological research for today.
Information
Author: Hunt Morton
Publication date: May 11, 2023
Manufacturer: PORTÁL, s.r.o.
Genres: Social sciences, Psychology, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 708
ISBN/EAN: 9788026219873