Cognella Academic Publishing Brain, Mind, and Heart: A Psychologist's Perspective

Brain, Mind, and Heart: A Psychologist's Perspective provides students with a collection of curated readings that guide them through a diverse range of mental phenomena, hard-to-explain behaviors, new perspectives on the meaning of love, and other intriguing areas of the psychology discipline.The anthology exposes readers to in-depth research to help them expand their knowledge and understanding of the human mental landscape, as well as psychological theories and how they apply within the real world. Dedicated chapters explore the structure of the psyche; addiction and altruism; optimism, emotional support, and depression among first-year university students; creative thinking and innovation; and more. Each chapter includes an introduction, pre-reading questions, and insightful, research-based articles.Designed to appeal to readers' sense of psychological curiosity, Brain, Mind, and Heart is an ideal resource for foundational courses in psychology, as well as any course that touches upon psychological concepts and explorations of the human mind. About the Author Joseph Butler is a professor of psychology at Lone Star College-University Park, where he also serves as an advisor for Psych! Inc., a student club that explores the field of psychology and famous experiments, and provides related programs and events for students.