The Psychology Of Belief

By Helge Lundholm

Book Overview

The Psychology of Belief is a comprehensive book written by Helge Lundholm, which explores the concept of belief from a psychological perspective. The book delves into the various factors that influence belief formation, including cognitive, social, and emotional factors. Lundholm examines the role of culture, religion, and personal experience in shaping beliefs, and how these beliefs can impact behavior and decision-making.The book also explores the psychological processes that underlie belief, such as confirmation bias, cognitive dissonance, and the availability heuristic. Lundholm discusses the different types of belief, including religious, political, and scientific beliefs, and how they are formed and maintained.In addition, the book examines the relationship between belief and mental health, including the impact of belief on anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. The Psychology of Belief also discusses the role of belief in interpersonal relationships and how it can affect communication and conflict resolution.Overall, The Psychology of Belief is a thought-provoking and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the psychology of belief. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between belief and behavior.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: 1163134872
• ISBN13: 9781163134870
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"