Publisher's Synopsis
Psychology In Everyday Life is a comprehensive book written by Walter C. Varnum that explores the fundamental principles of psychology and how they apply to our daily lives. The book covers a range of topics such as perception, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, social behavior, and mental disorders. It is designed to help readers understand the basic concepts of psychology and how they can be used to improve their own lives and relationships. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of psychology. The first chapter introduces the field of psychology and explains why it is important to study it. The next few chapters delve into the workings of the human mind and explore topics such as sensation and perception, consciousness, and learning and memory. The middle section of the book focuses on social psychology and covers topics such as attitudes, persuasion, conformity, and group dynamics. It also explores the impact of culture on behavior and cognition. The final chapters of the book examine abnormal psychology and discuss various mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. Throughout the book, Varnum uses real-life examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and make them more relatable to readers. The book also includes numerous exercises and activities that encourage readers to apply what they have learned to their own lives. Overall, Psychology In Everyday Life is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of psychology that is suitable for both students and general readers. It provides a solid foundation for further study in the field and offers practical insights into how psychology can be used to improve our everyday lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
