This standard introduction to psychology and counseling offers an explanation of classic theory and a holistic Christian view of humanity and counseling. The book includes over one hundred "spotlights" (brief essays featuring persons, ideas, and applications relevant to Christian counseling), copious illustrations, a glossary explaining technical terms, and thorough indexes. The text, organized according to the way introductory counseling courses are taught, serves as a helpful reference tool of enduring value.Subject areas include:• personality• classic psychological theory• the biological basis of behavior• emotions and motivation• memory, cognition, self-concept• child and adult development• sensation and perception• social psychology• individual and family counseling• psychology of religion• abnormal psychology• individual and group therapy

This standard introduction to psychology and counseling offers an explanation of classic theory and a holistic Christian view of humanity and counseling. The book includes over one hundred "spotlights" (brief essays featuring persons, ideas, and applications relevant to Christian counseling), copious illustrations, a glossary explaining technical terms, and thorough indexes. The text, organized according to the way introductory counseling courses are taught, serves as a helpful reference tool of enduring value.Subject areas include:• personality• classic psychological theory• the biological basis of behavior• emotions and motivation• memory, cognition, self-concept• child and adult development• sensation and perception• social psychology• individual and family counseling• psychology of religion• abnormal psychology• individual and group therapy