Although it is called "general psychology", this book is not ordinary at all
When it comes to psychology, I think you will definitely mention many famous people, including the German psychologist Wundt , the psychoanalytic school Freud , Adler , Austrian Jews, and Jung , the Swiss, and when we look at modern psychologists, then the representative of the structural school: Titchener must be on the list, and equally outstanding as him is Zimbardo. If you haven’t heard of this person, then you should know about the Stanford Prison Experiment, right? Zimbardo is the former president of APA and a leading figure in the international psychology community. In the field of research, he is consistent with other psychologists in pursuing the deepest layers of the human heart. However, his works are different from other works in that they are a fusion of scientific and popular nature. Therefore, some people regard "Zimbardo Common" Psychology" is known as "an introductory psychology classic that is better than a novel." When you picked up this thick psychology book, did you think it was really just an introductory book? No, this is actually a vivid " Psychology and Life ". The translators are also quite good. Fu Xiaolan, director of the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, led the translation. The books that come together are naturally very exciting.
"Zimbardo's General Psychology (8th Edition)" is actually not a new book. It has been published in many versions before. After the book was published, the author and translator added many additions based on actual psychological research. Nearly 50% of the content has been updated. It not only updates knowledge from the corresponding knowledge fields, but also almost covers the exploration areas of contemporary psychology that have not yet been maturely studied. What pleased me the most while reading was the hidden function - how to use psychological methods to interpret the grand issues of life. After all, it is a constantly updated version, and it is content edited and created by the author himself. The language space for his personality is quite outstanding.
For example, there is a very interesting section called "The Silver Journey of Psychology". If you don't want to be a rigid reader, but want to do a quick reading and first have an outline and understanding of psychology, this idea The novel sections are very suitable for your "more" reading habits. Read carefully. Anyway, almost every section designed by the author highlights the corresponding category from the corresponding content, and also sorts out the differences for you. different contexts and clues. Although psychology is relatively boring, the interest and practicality are well reflected in this book. For example, after the content of each chapter is completed, there is an accompanying review test to test the explained knowledge. There are practical examples and evidence, analysis of various concepts in life, and even a summary of the chapter at the end of each chapter. Some of the more difficult keywords and key terms are also set up with small exercises to consolidate new knowledge... Haha, It feels like this is a textbook. If you read along, you will find that it is like having a conversation with a teacher, and you can read it very easily and happily.
Another example is some interesting psychological research methods, such as psychological self-assessment. How do you do it? First think about the character, and then find the corresponding steps and strategies for your own psychology. Then the steps for these psychological judgments will naturally This is interesting: like psychological assumptions, if you have expectations for a person, then try not to make moral assumptions about them. In fact, in the final analysis, you just have to make your own thinking about a thing, and then do it well. An actionable point.Secondly, for example, you need to do a data collection experiment. After all, any exquisite theory should actually be tested to understand. How to know whether your hypothesis is correct, you must complete the corresponding time and understanding yourself; then you can do it Analyze the results, eliminate all kinds of evidence that interferes with your conclusions from the experimental data, and finally verify it. You will know whether you have the same content based on practical content, especially what this kind of psychological thinking is all about. Adaptation will still be interesting to some people. Such an experiment is naturally interesting and useful.
"Zimbardo's General Psychology" has become an extremely best-selling psychology book for no reason. While you are reading it, you are actually applying these psychological knowledge to your real life without knowing it. Come, use theory to help you go to to learn psychology . This method of combining practice and knowledge is really wandering. The combination of practicality and fun of psychology itself is naturally a wonderful and wonderful book. .
