An accessible introduction to psychology for complete novices.
Fully-illustrated and filled with real-world examples, this book explains the basics of psychology, from how people think, feel and behave to how scientists can study and be sure about what is actually going on in other people's brains.
By:
Lara Bryan,
Rose Hall,
Eddie Reynolds
Illustrated by:
Tim Bradford
Imprint: Usborne
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 245mm,
Width: 179mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781474979900
ISBN 10: 1474979904
Series: For Beginners
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 28 April 2022
Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
,
English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
What is psychology? So much to explore... Looking for answers Psychology's close relatives Chapter 1: Experiments Psychologists ask questions about how people think, feel or behave. They then find a way to test possible answers. Chapter 2: The core functions of the mind How do we sense our surroundings, learn language or remember things? Chapter 3: Thinking things through How do we make judgements and decisions? And do they always make sense? Chapter 4: Differences between people We're all unique but we're also very similar. How do psychologists define the difference between us? Chapter 5: Growing up and up We turn from a tiny cell to a baby, to a child, to an adult. Psychologists call this development. Chapter 6: We are social creatures Discover how our behaviour is affected by the people around us. Chapter 7: Brains and mental health Meet your brain, and find out about brain illnesses, injuries and other mental health problems. Jobs in psychology Glossary Index Acknowledgements
Lara has been learning how to grow a book since 2016, following a degree in English and Italian at Oxford and teaching jobs in Italy and Myanmar. From explaining how economics works, to inventing boredom-busting activities, to telling a good dragon yarn, she's enjoyed every minute of the job. Tim Bradford is a freelance writer and illustrator. He has written for NME, When Saturday Comes, Empire and Amateur Photographer. His drawings have appeared in the Observer and the Express. He lives in London and is an enthusiastic trainee Celt.
- Long-listed for SLA Information Book Award 2023 (UK)
