The Penguin dictionary of psychology
- 3rd. ed.
- London Penguin 2001
- xxi, 831 p.
- Reference .
The Penguin Dictionory of Psychology has become o byword for demystifying the longuage of this complex subject. Invaluable for both students and professionols, this wide-ronging and accessible reference work is an indispensable guide to all areos of psychology ond psychiatry. Contains over 17,000 definitions, as well as a detailed oppendix on phobias. - Covers related fields, such os neuroscience ond social psychology - Describes how terms are employed, their wider connotations ond past usage - Looks in detail at such key concepts as addiction and instinct.