Mind over matter.

Interest in psychology extends well beyond the walls of academia. Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and William James are just a few examples of the many people in psychology whose works remain popular sellers, demonstrating an ongoing vast interest in this field. From students looking for a comprehensive resource to those looking for a self-help book, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Psychology, Fourth Edition provides an easy-to-understand look at both the history and modern practice of psychology.

·Comprehensive, but pays extra attention to contemporary issues such as: fear/anxiety, child psychology, health psychology, mood altering drugs, and forensics

·Author is an award-winning, practicing clinical psychologist

·The Princeton Review identifies psychology as the ninth most popular college degree in the United States