Psychology

Psychology is part of everyone's experience: it influences the way we think about everything from education and intelligence, to relationships and emotions, advertising and criminality. People readily behave as amateur psychologists, offering explanations for what people think, feel, and do. But what exactly are psychologists trying to do? What scientific grounding do they have...

Psychology is part of everyone's experience: it influences the way we think about everything from education and intelligence, to relationships and emotions, advertising and criminality. People readily behave as amateur psychologists, offering explanations for what people think, feel, and do. But what exactly are psychologists trying to do? What scientific grounding do they have for their approach? This book provides an understanding of some of psychology's leading ideas and their practical relevance, making it a stimulating introduction for anyone interested in understanding the human mind

吉莉恩·巴特勒（Gillian Butler）是英国牛津大学沃尼福德医院临床心理学家。之前曾在牛津大学从事精神病学方面的研究。

弗雷达·麦克马纳斯（Freda McManus）是英国牛津大学精神医学系认知治疗研究人员。主要研究方向是焦虑障碍的心理治疗。