Psychology In Theory And Application

By Horatio W. Dresser and Horatio Willis Dresser

Book Overview

Psychology in Theory and Application is a comprehensive textbook written by Horatio W. Dresser. The book covers the fundamental concepts and theories of psychology, including the history of psychology, the scientific method, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. The author provides a clear and concise explanation of each topic, using real-life examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts.The book is divided into three parts. Part one covers the basic principles of psychology, including the history of psychology, the scientific method, and research methods. Part two covers the major topics in psychology, including perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. Part three focuses on the application of psychology in everyday life, including topics such as health psychology, forensic psychology, and applied psychology.Psychology in Theory and Application is written in an accessible style that is easy to understand for students and professionals alike. The book is designed to be used as a textbook for undergraduate courses in psychology, but it is also suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about the field of psychology. The author's clear and concise writing style, along with the numerous examples and case studies, make this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in psychology.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: 1417951818
• ISBN13: 9781417951819
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 744 Pages
• Weight: 2.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"