She notices that she does not have a penis, while the male members of her family do, and she wishes that she too had one. Freud thought that the girl's logical reasoning would be to believe that her mother had cut off her, the girl's, penis. Once the girl realizes it isn't possible for her to have a penis, she represses her rage against the mother and replaces her desire for a penis with a desire to have a baby.” A great launch pad for those interested in the field of Psychology. Introducing many of the prominent early thinkers and their ideas within the broader context of 6 different approaches in the field, this introductory work serves as a catalyst for further research into particular areas that may spark your interest.

I haven't read much from Psychology so I found the book very fascinating. Specially Sigmund Freud's biological approach for psychology where he explains how concious and unconscious mind correlates and work together. ⁣ Is it just me or does that sound like completely fabricated horseshit? It gets better. Freud further suggests that girls/women never fully resolve their penis envy…. Take that, ladies!PDF / EPUB File Name: The_Little_Book_of_Psychology_-_Emily_Ralls_and_Caroline_Riggs.pdf, The_Little_Book_of_Psychology_-_Emily_Ralls_and_Caroline_Riggs.epub Childhood is the most important stage of life, since it is the period in which the child develops his first attachments and social bonds, his personality, his self-esteem, his resources… in short, childhood is the stage where the child forms an idea about himself, the world and the future, an idea that will remain stable during the adult stage and will be the basis of his psychological well-being. The perfect introduction to the world of psychology for those wanting to gain a general understanding of the topic without having to read a long textbook. A friendly and accessible whirlwind tour of all the key players and theories that you should know about

The whole concept of the psychosexual stages through which our conscious and unconscious minds develop seems completely absurd. If a child becomes fixated with a particular stage of their development, problems relating to key events in that stage can arise in adulthood. Take the phallic stage (3-6 years old) for example, in which the key events are genital stimulation and experiencing the Oedipus/Electra complexes and the problems in adulthood, associated with fixation on these events are jealousy, vanity and unhealthy sexual desire. During the ‘Electra complex’ a girl is thought to have ”penis envy”. The number of Mario Kart races that one wins/loses to friends/family members between the ages of 6-15 has a profound effect on one’s self-esteem and confidence in adulthood. Residual effects of a poor win/loss ratio can also include an irrational fear of turtle shells and slipping on banana skins. The subject is more inclined to see experimentation with magic mushrooms as a potentially positive experience, a chance for growth. DK’s The Little Book of Psychologyanswers all these questions and provides an insight into this fascinating field of science. Whether you are a student, an expert, a novice, or have a general interest in the human mind, this portable guide is the perfect choice to start exploring and understanding psychology. If you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of psychology. Including accessible primers on:How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? Can we really measure intelligence?

Criminal Psychology, like forensic sciences, has taken a significant rise in recent years. That is why the academic demand has also been increasing, especially in countries like Spain, Mexico and Argentina. It is a sub-discipline that over time has provided us with very valuable information about the psychological motives that lead a person to commit an illicit act. Nowadays, psychology has become a fundamental discipline in the administration of justice. Its direct or indirect intervention in criminal proceedings is indispensable in the attention and treatment of crime or interpersonal and gender violence, as well as other personal rights conflicts. This book provides a concise and easy-to-understand overview of the key concepts, theories, and approaches in psychology. It covers topics such as memory, perception, cognition, personality, and social psychology - a perfect read for those who find psychology interesting!The book explains the history and how the psychology evolved over a period of time since 18th century exploring the works of renowned psychologists Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Ivan Pavlov, John Watson, B.F. Skinner, Jean Piaget and many more.⁣ From cognitive to behavioral psychology, this stimulating guide covers all major schools in the field. It includes doctrines and quotes from major thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Noam Chomsky, and Kurt Lewin. Small biography boxes provide brief biographical details of all the thinkers. If you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of psychology. Including accessible primers on: o The early thinkers who contributed to psychological ideas and the birth of modern psychology o Famous (and often controversial) experiments and their repercussions o What psychology can teach us about memory, language, conformity, reasoning and emotions o The ethics of psychological studies o Recent developments in the modern fields of evolutionary and cyber psychology. This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how the study of mind and behaviour has sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today. The Little Book of Psychology: An Introduction to the Key Psychologists and Theories You Need to Know by Emily Ralls – eBook Details Also I found the concept 'Classical conditioning' very interesting. It explains how mind associate good or bad reaction to different things. I think the habit formation basis lies somewhere beneath that concept.⁣ Prominent psychologists mentioned in varying depths include, but are not limited to: Wilhelm Wundt, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, B. F. Skinner, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Stanley Milgram, Philip Zimbardo, Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.