The Elements Of Scientific Psychology

By Knight Dunlap

Book Overview

The Elements of Scientific Psychology is a comprehensive book written by Carl Murchison and edited by Knight Dunlap. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the basic principles and concepts of scientific psychology. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of psychology, the scientific method, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, and social psychology.The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a specific area of psychology. Part one covers the history and methods of psychology, including the development of psychology as a scientific discipline and the various research methods used in psychology. Part two delves into the study of perception, learning, and memory, exploring how individuals perceive and process information, how they learn, and how they remember.Part three focuses on motivation, emotion, and personality, examining the factors that drive human behavior and shape individual differences in personality. Finally, part four explores social psychology, including topics such as group dynamics, social cognition, and social influence.Throughout the book, the authors provide numerous examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and theories. The Elements of Scientific Psychology is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of psychology, as well as anyone interested in understanding the fundamental principles of human behavior and cognition.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: 1432510622
• ISBN13: 9781432510626
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"