{"product_id":"the-handy-psychology-answer-book-9781578595082","title":"The Handy Psychology Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eBridges the gap between today's entertainment-focused \"pop psychology\" on television and the dry academic research that is published in journals. A primer on human behavior and psychology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Psychology Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e helps answer why humans do what we do through accurate scientific data presented in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. It covers the fundamentals and explains the psychology behind how people deal with money, sex, morality, family, children, aging, addiction, work, and other everyday issues. It takes a journey through the history and science of psychology and showing how psychology affects us all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fully revised to reflect the latest scientific research--such as the current DSM-5 (\u003ci\u003eDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e, published by the American Psychiatric Association); the latest neurobiological theories; and the changing face of marriage--this timely reference has expanded to include information sections on the biology and evolution of emotions; technology and adolescence; bisexuality; optimism; autism; as well as a full section on the law, eyewitness testimony and police shootings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Featuring more than 1,500 answers to questions concerning how the human mind and the science of psychology really work, this fascinating guide delivers the real facts of modern psychology, along with fun factoids and thought-provoking insights into what motivates human behavior. This intriguing exploration provides insights into the current science of the mind by answering questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow have other cultures addressed psychological issues? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy was Freud so focused on sex? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do twin studies help illuminate the role of genetics? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I maintain a healthy brain? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do some people hear voices that aren't really there? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do children see monsters in the closet at night? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow have recent changes in technology affected adolescent development? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does time seem to speed up as we age? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it normal to argue during marriage? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes religion make people happier? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we reduce social prejudice? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow has morality changed over the course of history? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the personality traits of people who succeed in their professions? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do so many politicians get trapped in scandals? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes genetics play a role in voting behavior? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich therapies are best for which kinds of problems? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow might the stress of police work affect decision-making in high stress situations?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Psychology Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a helpful glossary of terms, complete reference sources for topics discussed, and an index. With a wide range of information suitable for everyone, this is the ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of psychology. It provides clear answers on the history, basic science and latest research, and psychology behind everyday situations and at different stages in life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible Ink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781578595082\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.10w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016 pg. 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa J. 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