Psychology, Descriptive And Explanatory: A Treatise Of The Phenomena, Laws, And Development Of Human Mental Life

By George Trumbull Ladd

Book Overview

Psychology, Descriptive And Explanatory: A Treatise Of The Phenomena, Laws, And Development Of Human Mental Life is a comprehensive book written by George Trumbull Ladd, which explores the various aspects of human psychology. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the descriptive aspect of psychology, while the second part deals with the explanatory aspect.In the first part, the author describes the various phenomena of human mental life, such as sensation, perception, imagination, memory, emotion, and will. He explains the laws that govern these phenomena and how they are related to each other. The author also discusses the different stages of human development, from infancy to old age, and how they affect mental life.In the second part, the author delves into the explanatory aspect of psychology, exploring the various theories and hypotheses that have been put forward to explain human mental life. He discusses the different schools of psychology, such as structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, and psychoanalysis, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses.Overall, Psychology, Descriptive And Explanatory: A Treatise Of The Phenomena, Laws, And Development Of Human Mental Life is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed understanding of human psychology. It is an essential read for students and professionals in the field of psychology, as well as anyone interested in understanding the workings of the human mind.With Major Sections On Most General Forms Of Mental Life, The Elements Of Mental Life, And The Development Of Mental Life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428642730
• ISBN13: 9781428642737
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 700 Pages
• Weight: 2.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"