Lectures on General Psychology ~ Volume Two
Lectures on General Psychology ~ Volume Two by Dennis Ford, published by iUniverse on October 23, 2015, is a continuation of the exploration initiated in Volume One. This edition, comprising 192 pages, delves into various psychological topics including sleep, motivation, emotions, health psychology, and social psychology. The book presents these subjects in a comprehensive and critical manner, inviting readers to engage with the material through a unique lens.
In this volume, readers will encounter a range of intriguing discussions, such as the impact of sleep debt on health and the dynamics of social belonging as illustrated through relatable anecdotes. Prof. Ford addresses psychological disorders and stress management, offering insights into cognitive dissonance and its implications in everyday life. This educational journey is designed to be both entertaining and informative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in psychology, neuroscience, and mental health.
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The voyage of discovery that commenced in Volume One continues in Lectures on General Psychology Volume Two. In Volume Two we sail to different destinations and explore new and wonderful topics. Sleep, motivation, emotions, health psychology and stress, social psychology and psychological disorders-these topics are explored in a comprehensive and critical manner.
Among many tantalizing topics, Prof. Ford explains-
– How students can keep their sleep debt below the interest payment of impaired health.
– How shooting apples off the archery coach’s head in high school demonstrates the belonging need in Maslow’s hierarchy of motives.
– How he deftly avoided flying body parts when a pedestrian exploded on Second Ave. after holding anger in for too long.
– How writing letters to dictators can result in the perceived control of stress.
– How, based on cognitive dissonance, playing hard to get gains women the advantage in the game of courtship.
– And how a fantasy about a beach in Pensacola elucidates the schizophrenic process.
There have never been lectures on general psychology like the ones in Volume Two. Students are invited on board a voyage of psychological discoveries. The trip is entertaining, exhilarating, and thoroughly educational.
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