GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

General Psychology J.P. Guilford In writing ‘‘General Psychology’’ the author has had in mind the typical introductory course in psychology in colleges of liberal arts. An attempt has been made to give a balanced and unbiased picture of scientific psychology as it is today. No particular school or point of view is followed, yet the significant and enduring contributions of them all are included. In this second edition a major shift in emphasis has been to make the presentation more student-centered and less subject-centered. For example, the first chapter, instead of elaborating upon an abstract definition of psychology, gives the student a quick survey of the work of the psychologist, both academic and professional, and points out psychological problems of daily life. Suggestions for application of psychological findings to the student’s own life have been increased; for instance, there are sections on how to concentrate and on how to manage emotional behavior. Many new illustrations have been selected with a view to their human-interest value. In spite of this new emphasis, the view of psychology as a science and its place in our culture have not been lost.

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