Handy Psychology Answer Book

Have a question about the history or today’s understanding of Psychology? This book may just well have the answer! Offering around 1300 questions and informative, understandable answers, readers can open the book to a topic they are curious about or read through each chapter sequentially to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the field. As a former psych/mental health nurse, I was impressed with the breadth of coverage–from the very basics of psychology basics, history, and pioneers, into the major movements or theories of psychology, brain anatomy and development, the stages or phases of psychological development, psychology of everyday life, group dynamics, abnormal psychology, trauma, and forensic psychology. Teens and their parents will appreciate the attention given to psychological development from infancy to later adulthood, positive psychology attributes happiness and optimism, and popular psychology influencers like Dr Joyce Brothers, Ann Landers/Abigail Van Buren, Dr Phil, and Dr Laura. This is a secular publisher, and does incorporate evolutionary theories into the psychological framework, as well as discussing sexuality, values, and gender from a contemporary psychological worldview. This interesting book provides older teens with the opportunity to learn more about the complex field of psychology and prepares them for college level psych courses. This would be a helpful resource for Christian parents to talk through the secular understanding of common psychology topics before college. Softcover with black and white illustrations. ~Deanne