Uses and Abuses of Psychology
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Occupational & Industrial Psychology, Mental Health
| Author: | Dr. H. J. Eysenck | ISBN: | 9781787200685 |
| Publisher: | Hauraki Publishing | Publication: | August 9, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Hauraki Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. H. J. Eysenck |
| ISBN: | 9781787200685 |
| Publisher: | Hauraki Publishing |
| Publication: | August 9, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Hauraki Publishing |
| Language: | English |
This first book by German-born psychologist Hans Jürgen Eysenck’s is considered a classic amongst scholars and professionals of psychology. It describes the pitfalls of psychology, and the remedies that can be applied. A strong dependence on statistics and the experimental method is emphasized as essential to good psychology.
The book is divided into four sections: Intelligence Testing, Vocational Psychology, Abnormal Behaviour, and Social Attitudes. Can an intelligence test administered to an eight year old predict adult performance? Is interviewing a good way of selecting the best applicant for a job? Is there such a thing as ‘normal’ behaviour? Can surveys such as the Gallup poll be of assistance to psychologists? Eysenck answers these and other questions.
A book not to be missed by anyone interested in psychology.
This first book by German-born psychologist Hans Jürgen Eysenck’s is considered a classic amongst scholars and professionals of psychology. It describes the pitfalls of psychology, and the remedies that can be applied. A strong dependence on statistics and the experimental method is emphasized as essential to good psychology.
The book is divided into four sections: Intelligence Testing, Vocational Psychology, Abnormal Behaviour, and Social Attitudes. Can an intelligence test administered to an eight year old predict adult performance? Is interviewing a good way of selecting the best applicant for a job? Is there such a thing as ‘normal’ behaviour? Can surveys such as the Gallup poll be of assistance to psychologists? Eysenck answers these and other questions.
A book not to be missed by anyone interested in psychology.
