Unlock the mysteries of the human mind with this accessible and highly-visual hardback guide to the principles of psychology, featuring useful diagrams, text boxes and full-color images.

Chartered psychologist Dr. Shona Saul presents an engaging and comprehensible guide that delves into the essential principles of psychology. With this book, you can explore a myriad of captivating topics including personality psychology, attachment theory and criminal profiling, and the role each of these play in understanding human behavior as a whole.

In this book you will learn about:
• The different approaches to psychology which have held sway over the years
• The most influential psychologists, including Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Ivan Pavlov and more.
• The key concepts in every area, including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, behavioral psychology and social psychology.

This fascinating introduction to the world of psychology is replete with full-color diagrams and illustrations to help make even the most complex ideas accessible to everyone.

Balances contemporary approaches with classic perspectives.

Ideal for students or anyone else interested in psychology.

Written by chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society, Dr Shona Saul.