Classic case studies in psychology (Record no. 25443)
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| LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
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| LC control number | 2014019987 |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781848722705 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 616.89 |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Authors | Rolls, Geoff |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Classic case studies in psychology |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Geoff Rolls |
| EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xii, 315 p. |
| Other Details | ill. ; |
| Size | 24 cm. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | The human mind is both extraordinary and compelling. But this is more than a collection of case studies; it is a selection of stories that illustrate some of the most extreme forms of human behaviour. From the leader who convinced his followers to kill themselves to the man who lost his memory; from the boy who was brought up as a girl to the woman with several personalities, Geoff Rolls illustrates some of the most fundamental tenets of psychology. Each case study has provided invaluable insights for scholars and researchers, and amazed the public at large. Several have been the inspiration for works of fiction, for example the story of Kim Peek, the real Rain Man. This new edition features three new case studies, including the story of Charles Decker, who was tried for the attempted murder of two people but acquitted on the basis of a neurological condition, and Dorothy Martin, whose persisting belief in an impending alien invasion is an illuminating example of cognitive dissonance. In addition, each case study is contextualized with more typical behaviour, while the latest thinking in each sub-field is also discussed. Classic Case Studies in Psychology is accessibly written and requires no prior knowledge of psychology, just an interest in the human condition. It is a book that will amaze, sometimes disturb, but above all enlighten its readers. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Psychology, Pathological |
| Geographic | Case studies |
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| Topical Heading | Psychotherapy |
| Geographic | Case studies |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Human behavior |
| Geographic | Case studies |
| ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | https://uowd.box.com/s/2wheojofyz93fkccd756aqcxnxf35m7e |
| Public note | Location Map |
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| Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Date last borrowed | Cost, replacement price | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2014-12-31 | Friendship bookshop | 1 | 616.89 RO CL | T0016674 | 2017-06-03 | 2017-05-22 | 139.00 | 2017-01-26 | REGULAR |