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Psychology : why it matters

Richard Wiseman

(Why it matters)

Polity Press, 2022

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-144)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

You are remarkable: You experience a vast range of thoughts and feelings, including falling in love, remembering last Tuesday, and contemplating the meaning of life. And you can carry all sorts of astonishing behaviours, such as sauntering down the street, singing in falsetto and riding a unicycle. Psychologists study every aspect of how you think, feel, and behave. Richard Wiseman takes you on a personal journey into this fascinating world, focusing on what makes for meaningful research. He explores how psychology reveals the hidden workings of the mind, boosts critical thinking, debunks myths, improves lives, and informs debates in politics, philosophy, and education. This insider's guide lifts the lid on how psychologists go about their work, examines contemporary challenges associated with studying the mind, and encourages students and researchers to reflect on why they do what they do. If you've ever wanted to think like a psychologist, spot a liar, uncover the truth about happiness, or discover how to create a more altruistic society, then this book is for you.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction 1 How Does Your Mind Really Work? 2 A Unique Toolkit 3 Myth Busting 4 Informing and Resolving Debate 5 Creating a Better World Conclusion Notes References and Further Reading

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  • NCID
    BC17455036
  • ISBN
    • 9781509550432
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge
  • Pages/Volumes
    vi, 144 p.
  • Size
    19 cm
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