Psychology 101: An Essential Guide to the Science of the Mind - Hardcover

by Alan Porter (Author)

A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, this book provides you with the key information you would find in a psychology course in an easily digestible format.

Filled with flow charts, infographics, and suggestions for further reading, this book makes understanding the human mind easier than ever. Including the theories of Francis Galton, Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, and many more, it covers the whole range of psychological research.

By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions such as:
- How do we learn?
- Do groups make better decisions than individuals?
- How do we study the living brain?
- What are the components of personality?

Author Biography

Alan Porter is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Westminster. He is passionate about education and is determined to bring the theories of psychology to a wider audience, both through his teaching and his writing.