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The Handy Psychology Answer Book

by Lisa J. Cohen

Book Details

Publisher:Visible Ink Press
Published:2016-02-22
Pages:558
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Bridges the gap between today's entertainment-focused “pop psychology” on television and the dry academic research that is published in journals. A primer on human behavior and psychology. The Handy Psychology Answer Book helps answer why humans do what we do through accurate scientific data presented in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. It covers the fundamentals and explains the psychology behind how people deal with money, sex, morality, family, children, aging, addiction, work, and oth

Our Review

This comprehensive guide to human psychology offers readers a much-needed bridge between academic research and pop psychology, delivering scientifically grounded answers about why we think and behave the way we do. Covering everything from addiction and morality to family dynamics and workplace behavior, the book transforms complex psychological concepts into accessible, engaging explanations that actually make sense in real-world contexts. You'll find clear, evidence-based insights about money habits, relationships, aging, and other fundamental aspects of human experience that psychology helps illuminate.

What sets this psychology resource apart is its refusal to dumb down the science while remaining genuinely readable and relevant to everyday life. Whether you're a student looking to supplement coursework, someone curious about human behavior, or just tired of the oversimplified psychology floating around social media, this book delivers substance without the academic jargon. The straightforward question-and-answer format makes complex topics approachable, offering the kind of psychological literacy that helps you better understand both yourself and the people around you.

Themes

Psychology

Subjects

Psychology