General Psychology

Aparna Raghvan (Author)

9781774697061

Paperback / softback, published 31 March 2024

265 pages
25.4 x 20.3 x 2 cm, 0.272 kg

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This book presents a comprehensive study of the fundamental principles, issues, and methodologies that form the basis of the field of psychology. It explores various areas of psychology, including human behavior, growth, and development, emotions, motivation, learning, perception, thinking, memory, intelligence, personality, psychological testing, and behavior. The book aims to provide readers with a broad understanding of the field of psychology, covering a wide range of topics from basic human behavior to complex mental processes. It serves as an introductory textbook for students of psychology, as well as a reference guide for professionals and researchers in the field.

• Chapter 1 Nature and Scope of Psychology
• Chapter 2 Historical Perspective of Psychology
• Chapter 3 Physiological Basis of Behavior
• Chapter 4 Instincts, Emotions, Senses, and Sensitivity
• Chapter 5 Thinking, Reasoning, and Problem Solving
• Chapter 6 Attention and Learning in Psychology
• Chapter 7 Memory: Remembering and Forgetting
• Chapter 8 Intelligence, Aptitude, and Personality