A compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology, based on one of Yale’s most popular courses of all time
How does the brain—a three-pound wrinkly mass—give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden sexual desires? What is the function of emotions such as disgust, gratitude, and shame? Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom answers these questions and many more in Psych, his riveting new book about the science of the mind.
Psych is an expert and passionate guide to the most intimate aspects of our nature, serving up the equivalent of a serious university course while being funny, engaging, and full of memorable anecdotes. But Psych is much more than a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. Bloom reveals what psychology can tell us about the most pressing moral and political issues of our time—including belief in conspiracy theories, the role of genes in explaining human differences, and the nature of prejudice and hatred.
Bloom also shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues—from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Psych is an engrossing guide to the most important topic there is: it is the story of us.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2023 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780063096387
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 28 februari 2023
A compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology, based on one of Yale’s most popular courses of all time
How does the brain—a three-pound wrinkly mass—give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden sexual desires? What is the function of emotions such as disgust, gratitude, and shame? Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom answers these questions and many more in Psych, his riveting new book about the science of the mind.
Psych is an expert and passionate guide to the most intimate aspects of our nature, serving up the equivalent of a serious university course while being funny, engaging, and full of memorable anecdotes. But Psych is much more than a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. Bloom reveals what psychology can tell us about the most pressing moral and political issues of our time—including belief in conspiracy theories, the role of genes in explaining human differences, and the nature of prejudice and hatred.
Bloom also shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues—from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Psych is an engrossing guide to the most important topic there is: it is the story of us.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2023 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780063096387
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 28 februari 2023
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Brilliant storytelling yet informative depiction of the human psych. Psychology is explained through a series of step wise topics, starting with the fathers of psychology like Freud and Skinner, to help the reader get a better understanding of the origins of the schools and principles of psychology.The book further takes the reader on the journey on the personality traits, a discussion on nature and nurture, what forms our differences and when things go wrong and the disease and causes behind them. The book ends on a positive note and wraps up with an insightful look at happiness and what causes it, with interesting references and comparisons between country, culture, and family status. Highly recommend this book, no matter whether you are a student of psychology or just want to understand the human species and thought processes a little better.
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