Psychologists have always shone a torch, and often a spotlight, into
many dark corners of the human mind. They study everything, from art
preferences to altruism, coaching to criminality, jokes and humour to
justice and honesty, as well as sex differences, schizophrenia and
sociopathy.
Psychology can offer clear descriptions and explanations for all sort of
phenomena. More importantly, psychological research can improve lives in
a multitude of ways; many applied psychologists - e.g. clinical,
educational, counselling and work psychologists - have the primary aim
of making people more happy and better able to identify and realise
their full potential.
Psychology 101 offers bite-size articles of psychological science from
Adrian Furnham, a seasoned psychologist with a broad range of expertise.
This book is the essential guide for anyone with an interest - either
academic, professional or general - in demystifying and understanding
the fascinating world of psychological history, theories, issues and
beliefs.