Forty studies that helped shape the field of Psychology
Roger Hock's Forty Studies provides a glimpse of the science of psychology, unraveling the complexities of human nature. Hock summarizes some of the most influential studies in psychological history studies, and guides the reader through a thoughtful interpretation of the results and why the study is considered so important. This book provides a more in-depth look and analyses that cannot be found by reading a textbook or research alone.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will:
- Gain background knowledge of the complexities in the psychology field.
- Learn about detailed studies in an easy, understandable manner.
- Understand scientific research, through closer examination of major topics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Biology And Human Behavior
Reading 1: One Brain Or Two?
Reading 2: More Experience = Bigger Brain
Reading 3: Are You A “Natural?”
Reading 4: Watch Out For The Visual Cliff!
Chapter 2: Perception And Consciousness
Reading 5: Take A Long Look
Reading 6: To Sleep, No Doubt To Dream
Reading 7: As A Category, It’s A Natural
Reading 8: Acting As If You Are Hypnotized
Chapter 3: Learning And Conditioning
Reading 9: It’s Not Just About Salivating Dogs!
Reading 10: Little Emotional Albert
Reading 11: Knock Wood!
Reading 12: See Aggression . . . Do Aggression!
Chapter 4: Intelligence, Cognition, And Memory
Reading 13: What You Expect Is What You Get
Reading 14: Just How Are You Intelligent?
Reading 15: Maps In Your Mind
Reading 16: Thanks For The Memories!
Chapter 5: Human Development
Reading 17: Discovering Love
Reading 18: Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind
Reading 19: How Moral Are You?
Reading 20: In Control And Glad Of It!
Chapter 6: Emotion And Motivation
Reading 21: A Sexual Motivation
Reading 22: I Can See It All Over Your Face!
Reading 23: Watching Your Emotions?
Reading 24: Thoughts Out Of Tune
Chapter 7: Personality
Reading 25: Are You The Master Of Your Fate?
Reading 26: Masculine Or Feminine . . . Or Both?
Reading 27: Racing Against Your Heart
Reading 28: The One, The Many
Chapter 8: Psychopathology
Reading 29: Who’s Crazy Here, Anyway?
Reading 30: You’re Getting Defensive Again!
Reading 31: Learning To Be Depressed
Reading 32: Crowding Into The Behavioral Sink
Chapter 9: Psychotherapy
Reading 33: Choosing Your Psychotherapist
Reading 34: Relaxing Your Fears Away
Reading 35: Projections Of Who You Are
Reading 36: Picture This!
Chapter 10: Social Psychology
Reading 37: A Prison By Any Other Name
Reading 38: The Power Of Conformity
Reading 39: To Help Or Not To Help
Reading 40: Obey At Any Cost?