50 great myths of popular psychology : shattering widespread misconceptions about human behavior / S...
50 great myths of popular psychology : shattering widespread misconceptions about human behavior / S...
50 great myths of popular psychology : shattering widespread misconceptions about human behavior / Scott O. Lilienfeld ... [et al.].
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Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
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Date
2010.
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G 2013/1339
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English
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Physical content
xx, 332 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Introduction. The wide world of psychomythology -- 1. Brain power : myths about the brain and perception -- 2. From womb to tomb : myths about development and aging -- 3. A remembrance of things past : myths about memory -- 4. Teaching old dogs new tricks : myths about intelligence and learning -- 5...
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Publisher
Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2010.
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Summary
Uses popular myths as a means of distinguishing science from pseudoscience. Organised around key topic areas of modern psychology, including bain functioning, perception, development, memory, emotion, intelligence, mental illness and psychotherapy. For students and the layperson to critically evaluate information and misinformation.
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50 great myths of popular psychology : shattering widespread misconceptions about human behavior / Scott O. Lilienfeld ... [et al.].
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
State Reference Library copy at G 2013/1339: transferred from N150/163.
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G 2013/1339
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74Vv3J5LBDOM
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv3J5LBDOM
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ISBN
1405131128 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781405131117 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781405131124 (pbk. : alk. paper)
140513111X (hardcover : alk. paper)
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150
MMS ID
991009687699702626
