Psychology for the Curious: Teach Yourself

Is this the right book for me?More than just a straight audiobook, this pack offers a unique introduction to the world of phsychology. In a series of structured discussions our panel of four leading experts will guide you through all the key areas of interest, including growth and development, learning, the unconscious and living with others. Whether you're a complete beginner or a student wanting a convenient way to recap before your exams they are guaranteed to hold your attention as they explore exactly why we are the way we are. Ideal for downloading onto an ipod or mp3 player, and with a booklet to help you recap on key ideas and specialist phrases, Psychology for the Curious means you can learn wherever and however you want.Psychology for the Curious includes:Chapter 1: Why bother with psychology?Psychology and common senseThe need for a scientific approachThe influence of behaviourismThe emergence of modern psychologyChapter 2: Sense, stories and social learningThe malleability of memoryConfabulationNarratives and scriptsChapter 3: Who am I?Self-esteemThe problem of normalityChapter 4: The unconscious mindThe psychoanalytic approachHow the unconscious mind worksDefence mechanismsWhat the unconscious isn'tChapter 5: Learning, expertise and creativityLevels of learningPredispositions in learningPractice and creativityExperts and novicesChapter 6: Coping with stressThe fight or flight reactionLong-term successPhysical copingPsychological copingChapter 7: Community and conflictSociability and adaptabilitySocial identificationSocial motivationChapter 8: Emotional intelligenceFacets of emotional intelligenceMeasuring the EQChapter 9: Positive psychologyPositive emotionsPositive thinkingLearned optimismHappiness