Psychology For Dummies(r) presents the information readers need to better understand why they are and act the way they do. Topics include:*What psychologists do exactly*Thinking and feeling*Sensation and perception*How we develop intellectually*Freud*Social psychology*Abnormal psychology*Forensic psychology*Psychoanalysis and hypnosis*PsychopharmacologyABOUT THE AUDIENCESelf help is a strong presence in the media. Dr. Joyce Brothers pops up, and Dr. Phil is the staple personality on Oprah.Many people want to change their behavior but just don't know where to start.In 1997 alone, over 74,000 bachelor degrees were award in psychologyAccording to the US Bureau of Labor, over 1 million individuals work in professions that incorporate psychology in dealing with others' problems. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.