Psychology for Beginners

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Woodside AG, Sood S, Miller KE. When consumers and brands talk: Storytelling theory and research in psychology and marketing. Psychology and Marketing. 2008;25(2):97-145. doi:10.1002/mar.20203 Psychologists: Occupational Outlook Handbook Open link in a new tab. (2022). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2022. We are happier when we are surrounded by friends and family members, but we’re still restlessly pursuing career success and more money. Where this leads us? To more misery and more suffering. By sharing great stories and by making connections between religion, ancient philosophy, and psychology, the author wants to help us move away from pain and get closer to pleasure. Who is it for? This course provides an overview of psychology. It covers topics such as contemporary psychology, developmental psychology, best approaches to psychology, and mental processes. You’ll gain skills related to cognitive psychology, biological influences and trait theories, classical conditioning, and principles of perception. Is Learning Psychology Worth It? A mesmerizing book that looks at how con artists are able to persuade millions of people. Why Ponzi schemes work and why we are still failing into “obvious” scams. Maria Konnikova explores the secret world of charlatans. What mind games they play on us and most importantly, why we continue to label “too good to be true” stories as legitimate. Who is it for?

This course introduces the science of psychology, exploring the richness of human functions, uncovering the brain’s secrets, revealing its complexities. Studies from the biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural and social approaches are presented. This course is appropriate for gaining understanding of psychology and in preparation for more specialised courses.

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Predictably Irrational is a book by Dan Ariely that explores the psychology of decision-making. Ariely argues that humans are not as rational as they think they are and that many of our decisions are based on emotional factors rather than logic. For example, why do our headaches persist when we take a cheap painkiller, but disappear when we take a more expensive painkiller with the same ingredients? Conferences. These are learning opportunities planned by institutions or organizations that can span a few days. The conference may focus on a branch of psychology or on psychology as a whole. With this in mind, I'm delighted to be able to showcase an outstanding Introduction to Psychology course delivered by Professor Paul Bloom from Yale University. Whether you teach psychology, are new to psychology, currently studying or thinking about studying psychology, I hope you find the material featured below as interesting and useful as I did. Intrinsic motivation comes from within oneself, whereas extrinsic motivation comes from external factors such as rewards or punishments. Pink argues that while both types of motivation are important, intrinsic motivation is more powerful and effective in the long run. The book has received critical acclaim and has been described as “one of the most influential business books of the decade.” Finding the best psychology books to read, especially if you’re a beginner, is not an easy task. Our libraries are crowded. Supposedly great titles that aim to make you a swift persuaded or a mind reader are everywhere. Books that promise to help you figure out others so you can find the ultimate way of controlling a conversation or simply calming folks when they are feeling stressed are all over the place.

In The Invisible Gorilla, Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons explore the psychology of attention and perception. The book is best known for its “gorilla experiment,” in which readers are asked to count the number of passes made by a team of basketball players. While doing so, they are instructed to ignore a person in a gorilla suit who walks through the scene. The vast majority of readers fail to notice the gorilla, leading Chabris and Simons to conclude that we are often blind to even the most obvious things. Social workers: provide a broad range of services to individuals, families, and communities in need. They may offer case management, counseling, advocacy or referrals around psychological, financial, health, relationship, and substance abuse problems. Community colleges often offer courses at a relatively low price and do not require students to study full-time.The book was influential in the development of humanistic psychology and has been cited as a major work in psychology textbooks. On Becoming a Person remains an important book today and is required reading for many psychology students.