Understanding psychology

Examines various aspects of violent behavior, looking at its causes and effects.

"In this book, readers learn that people need relationships--not only to be happy, but also to be physically and psychologically healthy. In order to thrive, human beings must have a foundation of secure, loving relationships"--OCLC.

Many issues regarding personality and how it develops are discussed in terms of the five-factor personality model accepted by psychologists today in this title.

"Addiction to drugs, alcohol, video games, gambling, and more profoundly affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. How are different types of addiction similar? What causes addiction? How can it be prevented and treated? Mental health experts' opinions on all aspects of addiction vary widely, but all do agree that this widespread problem needs urgent attention"--Provided by the publisher.

Delve into some of the psychological aspects of sexual identity and orientation in this title.

"Social psychology demonstrates that self-image is the foundation of all human behavior. Social psychologists research how this sense of self develops and what factors determine how people think and feel about themselves. Self-esteem and confidence are dependent on self-image and often determine a person's happiness, psychological well-being, and life success"--Provided by the publisher.

"Psychologists have long tried to understand what motivates behavior. Why does one student spend hours studying for a test while another does not? Today it is widely accepted that motivation involves a mix of constantly changing factors--essentially ensuring that motivation and behavior will vary in unpredictable ways"--Provided by the publisher.