50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

50 Great Myths of Popular PsychologyUnlock the secrets of human behavior with '50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology', a compelling book designed for anyone seeking to navigate the often murky waters of psychological claims. This engaging text uses popular myths as a gateway to understanding the differences between science and pseudoscience. Youll delve into common misconceptions such as 'opposites attract', 'people use only 10% of their brains', and 'handwriting reveals your

Unlock the secrets of human behavior with '50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology', a compelling book designed for anyone seeking to navigate the often murky waters of psychological claims. This engaging text uses popular myths as a gateway to understanding the differences between science and pseudoscience. You’ll delve into common misconceptions such as 'opposites attract', 'people use only 10% of their brains', and 'handwriting reveals your personality.' Each chapter serves as a 'mythbusting kit', empowering you to evaluate folk psychology claims that permeate our daily lives.

Written in an accessible style, this book is perfect for both students and curious minds alike. It not only teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of over 50 prevalent myths but also presents a wealth of over 200 additional psychological myths for further exploration. Enhance your knowledge with an appendix of valuable web resources that will guide you in examining psychological myths, along with a captivating postscript featuring psychological findings that challenge traditional beliefs.

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ISBN: 9781405131124
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 352

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405131124
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 352


Description:
50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience.


Uses common myths as a vehicle for exploring how to distinguish factual from fictional claims in popular psychology

Explores topics that readers will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as 'opposites attract', 'people use only 10% of their brains', and 'handwriting reveals your personality'

Provides a 'mythbusting kit' for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life

Teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth

Includes over 200 additional psychological myths for readers to exploreContains an Appendix of useful Web Sites for examining psychological myths

Features a postscript of remarkable psychological findings that sound like myths but that are true

Engaging and accessible writing style that appeals to students and lay readers alike