Psychology for the Curious: Teach Yourself

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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 sense

The need for a scientific approach

The influence of behaviourism

The emergence of modern psychology

Chapter 2: Sense, stories and social learning

The malleability of memory

Confabulation

Narratives and scripts

Chapter 3: Who am I?

Self-esteem

The problem of normality

Chapter 4: The unconscious mind

The psychoanalytic approach

How the unconscious mind works

Defence mechanisms

What the unconscious isn't

Chapter 5: Learning, expertise and creativity

Levels of learning

Predispositions in learning

Practice and creativity

Experts and novices

Chapter 6: Coping with stress

The fight or flight reaction

Long-term success

Physical coping

Psychological coping

Chapter 7: Community and conflict

Sociability and adaptability

Social identification

Social motivation

Chapter 8: Emotional intelligence

Facets of emotional intelligence

Measuring the EQ

Chapter 9: Positive psychology

Positive emotions

Positive thinking

Learned optimism

Happiness