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Youre no idiot, of course. You know that id, ego, and superego arent the names of characters in an intergalactic comic strip and that the Oedipus complex isnt a giant sports arena. But when it comes to understanding the ABCs of psychology, you draw a complete mental blank. Dont develop an inadequacy complex just yet! The Complete Idiots Guide to Psychology is an easy-to-understand primer to a field that even today remains shrouded in mystery. In this Complete Idiots Guide, you get:

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title:The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology
author:Johnston, Joni E.
publisher:Penguin
isbn10 | asin:0028636384
print isbn13:9780028636382
ebook isbn13:9780585278865
language:English
subjectPsychology.
publication date:2000
lcc:BF121.J64 2000eb
ddc:150
subject:Psychology.
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Psychology
by Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D.
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Macmillan USA, Inc.
201 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
A Pearson Education Company
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Copyright 2000 by Joni E. Johnston
All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. For information, address Alpha Books, 201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290.
THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO and Design are registered trademarks of Macmillan USA, Inc.
International Standard Book Number: 0-02-863638-4
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: Available upon request.
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Interpretation of the printing code: The rightmost number of the first series of numbers is the year of the book's printing; the rightmost number of the second series of numbers is the number of the book's printing. For example, a printing code of 00-1 shows that the first printing occurred in 2000.
Printed in the United States of America
Note: This publication contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering professional services in the book. If the reader requires personal assistance or advice, a competent professional should be consulted.
The author and publisher specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.
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CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
Part 1: Putting it in Perspective
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A Little Psychological Insight
Want a basic overview of the field of psychology and how it developed? Here's where to start!
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Bio Psycho What?
Take a quick tour of the human thinking machinethe brainand learn how it functions.
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The Chicken or the Egg?
Ever wonder how much of who you are comes from your genes and how much from your environment? This chapter will clue you in on the old nature vs. nurture debate.
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It's Only a Stage
Just how do people develop their personalities? Here's where to turn to learn about the theories of childhood development, from learning how to talk to learning how to think.
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Part 2: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
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Come to Your Senses
Psychologists need to know more than what we feel; they need to understand the mechanics of how we perceive and how we process our perceptions. Here's where you'll learn the basics of how your senses work.
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It's Consciousness-Raising Time!
Your brain's the hardware of your psychological system; your "mind" is more like the software. Look here for insights on how your mind works, and why it's more than just a bunch of randomly firing synapses.
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