Invitation to Psychology, Media and Research Update, Second Edition

This brief, 13-chapter book invites readers into a lively and relevant exploration of psychology, enabling them to become critical and scientific thinkers, and actively learn skills that can make a difference in their own lives. “Psychology in the News”, chapter-opening vignettes of current news stories that show psychological principles in everyday life, provide opportunities for understanding the concepts presented in the book, making the subject more meaningful and relevant. Divided into easily understood sections, this book covers psychological topics in a clever and interesting manner. After defining psychology and the role of the psychologist, the book covers theories of personality, the body, the mind, the environment, mental health, and life (emotion, stress, and motives such as love, sex, food, and work). Because of its brevity, this book is a useful and interesting read for anyone interested in understanding psychology; it can serve as a guide for all people in all walks of life.