Psychology: The Basics - Softcover

Reber, Rolf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 104102780X ISBN 13: 9781041027805

Publisher: Routledge, 2025

Synopsis

Now in its second edition, this compact introduction is the ideal primer for anyone looking for an accessible overview of the basic principles of psychology, the captivating science of mind and behavior.

In everyday life we often wonder why people behave the way they do, especially when we are confronted with puzzling behavior. Psychology: The Basics illustrates how behavior can be explained through fundamental psychological principles, covering the core areas of cognitive, developmental, and social psychology as well as behaviorism, the human brain, our emotions, personality and individual differences, and psychological disorders. This revised edition features new and updated material on AI, political polarization, racism, replicability, and social cooperation and conflict.

With suggestions for further reading in each chapter for those wishing to study more deeply, this is the perfect easy-to-understand introductory text for students, teachers, health personnel, human resource managers, administrators, and anyone curious about the human mind and behavior.

About this title

About the Author

Rolf Reber is a professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway.

From the Back Cover

With suggestions for further reading in each chapter for those wishing to study more deeply, this is the perfect easy-to-understand introductory text for students, teachers, health personnel, human resource managers, administrators, and anyone curious about the human mind and behavior.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 104102780X
• ISBN 13: 9781041027805
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208