While theories come and go out of fashion—and new studies, experiments, and research are conducted all the time—the essence of psychology is to explain the behavior of individuals based on the workings of the mind. In these often turbulent and uncertain times, people are increasingly looking to psychology and psychologists to help them make sense of why the powerful and influential behave the way that they do, and the resulting impact that might have on us. But psychology also has huge relevance to those much closer to us than politicians, celebrities, or business magnates—it tells us a great deal about our own families, friends, partners, and work colleagues. It also resonates a great deal in understanding our own minds, leading to a greater self-awareness of our own thoughts and behaviors. As well as offering us a basic understanding of all the various theories, disorders, and therapies that form part of this ever-changing field of study, psychology plays a huge role in our everyday lives. Whether it is in education, the workplace, sports, or our personal and intimate relationships—and even the way that we spend our money or how we vote—there is a branch of psychology that impacts every single one of us in our daily lives on a constant and continued basis. How Psychology Works considers all aspects of psychology—from theories to therapies, personal issues to practical applications, all presented in an accessible, stylish, and beautifully simple way. I wish it had been around when I was a psychology student!While theories come and go out of fashion—and new studies, experiments, and research are conducted all the time—the essence of psychology is to explain the behavior of individuals based on the workings of the mind. In these often turbulent and uncertain times, people are increasingly looking to psychology and psychologists to help them make sense of why the powerful and influential behave the way that they do, and the resulting impact that might have on us. But psychology also has huge relevance to those much closer to us than politicians, celebrities, or business magnates—it tells us a great deal about our own families, friends, partners, and work colleagues. It also resonates a great deal in understanding our own minds, leading to a greater self-awareness of our own thoughts and behaviors. As well as offering us a basic understanding of all the various theories, disorders, and therapies that form part of this ever-changing field of study, psychology plays a huge role in our everyday lives. Whether it is in education, the workplace, sports, or our personal and intimate relationships—and even the way that we spend our money or how we vote—there is a branch of psychology that impacts every single one of us in our daily lives on a constant and continued basis. How Psychology Works considers all aspects of psychology—from theories to therapies, personal issues to practical applications, all presented in an accessible, stylish, and beautifully simple way. I wish it had been around when I was a psychology student!