Psychology Fundamentals

As the 20th century drew to a close, the Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler (1870-1937) was perhaps the least known of the prominent figures of his time - in particular Sigmund Freud and Carl Gustav Jung - and yet he continues to be a figure of influence in the 21st century. His school of ‘individual psychology’ involved a holistic approach to the study of the individual, with a key focus on the way each person viewed the world, especially regarding their concerns of inferiority.

Written specifically for psychology students—and not other academics—Cognitive Psychology For Dummies is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field. Cognitive Psychology For Dummies follows the structure of a typical university course, which makes it the perfect supplement for students in need of a clear and enjoyable overview of the topic. The complexities of a field that explores internal mental processes—including the study of how people perceive, remember, think, speak, and solve problems—can be overwhelming for first-year psychology students

Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.

En este libro se sintetizan y explican, con preguntas y respuestas cuidadosamente elaboradas con total claridad y sustento por trece expertos del diván, esas ideas difusas que tenemos en la cabeza. Será un tesoro para aquellos curiosos que quieren profundizar en el conocimiento de la psique y entender por qué los humanos nos comportamos como lo hacemos. Para los futuros psicoanalistas será un acordeón maravilloso para traer bajo el brazo durante toda su formación acerca del excepcional mundo del inconsciente y sus alcances.

Heal trauma. Reclaim your body. Live with wholeness. These are the gifts of utilizing the power of fundamental consciousness-a subtle field of awareness that lies within each of us. In Trauma and the Unbound Body, Dr. Judith Blackstone explores how we can resolve the mental, physical, and emotional struggles of trauma through the power of fundamental consciousness.

La neuropsicología es una de las maneras contemporáneas de entender el pensamiento y la conducta, en sus relaciones fisiológicas, como un conjunto de sistemas y procesos orgánicos. Este libro presenta una sólida guía para los estudiantes de psicología que deseen iniciarse en el conocimiento de las bases biológicas de la conducta.