Understanding Addiction: ISBN 978-1-68282-271-5 / eBook: 978-1-68282-272-2
Understanding Family and Personal Relationships: ISBN 978-1-68282-273-9 / eBook: 978-1-68282-274-6
Understanding Motivation: ISBN 978-1-68282-275-3 / eBook: 978-1-68282-276-0
Understanding Personality: ISBN 978-1-68282-277-7 / eBook: 978-1-68282-278-4
Understanding Self-Image and Confidence: ISBN 978-1-68282-279-1 / eBook: 978-1-68282-280-7
Understanding Sexual Identity and Orientation: ISBN 978-1-68282-281-4 / eBook: 978-1-68282-282-1
Understanding Violent Behavior: ISBN 978-1-68282-283-8 / eBook: 978-1-68282-284-5
School Library Journal, November 2017
Gr 9 Up—“The human brain is an extremely complex organ—the most complicated structure in the known universe,” and understanding its functioning is no less a complex science. Without glossing over the ambiguity of psychology, this series presents various interpersonal relationships, destructive behaviors, and personality traits to illustrate the way the human brain works. Plenty of case studies and research from all over the globe are cited, balancing both classic reputed theories with more current interpretations while dispelling outdated models. Coverage spans infancy to adulthood, illuminating the effects of age, culture, disability, gender, and societal ideals on mental well-being. Psychological disorders and illness are given limited coverage within some volumes, with brief discussion of therapies to make change possible. Although the biochemistry involved in psychology is addressed, the focus here is less neurological and more sociological, aiming at the implications of our interactions with ourselves and others.
VERDICT: A useful tool for understanding the study of the mind and the societal impact of social interactions.
Understanding Addiction: ISBN 978-1-68282-271-5 / eBook: 978-1-68282-272-2
Understanding Family and Personal Relationships: ISBN 978-1-68282-273-9 / eBook: 978-1-68282-274-6
Understanding Motivation: ISBN 978-1-68282-275-3 / eBook: 978-1-68282-276-0
Understanding Personality: ISBN 978-1-68282-277-7 / eBook: 978-1-68282-278-4
Understanding Self-Image and Confidence: ISBN 978-1-68282-279-1 / eBook: 978-1-68282-280-7
Understanding Sexual Identity and Orientation: ISBN 978-1-68282-281-4 / eBook: 978-1-68282-282-1
Understanding Violent Behavior: ISBN 978-1-68282-283-8 / eBook: 978-1-68282-284-5
School Library Connection, Mar/Apr 2018
Teenagers are naturally curious about psychology as they are figuring out how they deal with the world and how the world deals with them. This new series addresses many of their concerns. The titles cover subjects ranging from self-image to addiction to personality types. The text is complex enough that it’s not a good match for reluctant readers but is aimed more at readers who are really interested in psychology. The books have plenty of color photographs and “Words in Context” boxes that introduce new concepts. The text has footnotes and the sources are a mix of scholarly and popular press. This would be an excellent series to add to a high school that has psychology classes. Additional Resources. Index. Source Notes. Laura Younkin, Librarian, Ballard High School, Louisville, Kentucky
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