The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology (4th Edition) (Penguin Reference)

An accessible guide to the complex language of psychology
Now fully updat ed for its fourth edition, this wide- ranging and easy-to-use dictionary is invaluable for both students and professionals, and an indispensable resource to all areas of psychology and psychiatry. It includes:
? Thousands of definitions, including a detailed appendix on phobias
? Information on related fields such as neuroscience and social psychology
? Descriptions of how terms are employed, their wider connotations, and past usage
? A detailed look at such key concepts as addiction and instinct