Psychology is the scientific study of mental functions and behavior. Psychologists study such phenomena as perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behavior and interpersonal relationships. Psychological knowledge is applied to various spheres of human activity, including issues related to everyday life—such as family, education, and employment—and to the treatment of mental health problems. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior, while also exploring the underlying physiological and neurological processes. All this makes psychology an essential field of study for today's readers, whether or not they plan to pursue a career in psychology. This book offers a comprehensive collection of the greatest thinkers in the field. By reading their biographies, the reader will gain a deeper understanding of this vital field of study.

CONTENTS: I. Psychotherapy; Frieda Fromm-Reichmann; Anna Freud; Erik Erikson; II. Behaviorism; Ivan Pavlov; Edward Lee Thorndike; John Broadus Watson; Clark Hull; E. C. Tolman; B. F. Skinner; Margaret Floy Washburn; III. Gestalt Psychology; Max Wertheimer; Wolfgang Köhler; Kurt Koffka; Kurt Lewin; Kurt Goldstein; IV. Phenomenology; Franz Brentano; Edmund Husserl; V. Cognitive Movement; Ludwig von Bertalanffy; Noam Chomsky; Jean Piaget; George A. Miller; Ulric Neisser; VI. Applied Psychology; Lightner Witmer; Hugo Münsterberg; Kenneth and Mamie Clark; Lillian Moller Gilbreth; VII. Feminine Psychology; Leta Stetter Hollingworth; Karen Horney; VIII. Neuropsychology; Karl Spencer Lashley; Wilder Graves Penfield; Donald Olding Hebb; Appendix I:A Timeline of Contemporary Psychology; Appendix II:Terminology Found in Contemporary Psychology; Appendix III:Careers in Psychology; Reading List; Index

Positive psychology is a recent branch of psychology that, simply put, "studies the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive." This new book, Positive Psychology:Approach to Education, applies the concept of positive psychology to education, demonstrating how its effective use in the classroom can lead to stress-free learning and teaching. The concepts of positive psychology are introduced in simple language to enable readers to grasp them with ease, and the author explains specific techniques of applying positive psychology to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

CONTENTS: Preface; Chapter 1:Positive Psychology:Introduction and Historical Overview; Chapter 2:Positive Psychology:Components and Perspectives; Chapter 3:Why Positive Psychology Is Necessary; Chapter 4:Positive Psychology:Past, Present and (Possible) Future • Chapter 5:The Role of Positive Emotions in Positive Psychology; Chapter 6:Positive Education; Chapter 7:Positive Directions for Student Behavior • Chapter 8:Integrating Positive Psychology into Schools • Chapter 9:Approach of Positive Psychology in Education • Bibliography ...

Thoroughly and simply presents and explains the latest trends and developments in the field of web-based technology, including blogs, wikis, web conferencing, and much more.

CONTENTS: Preface • World Wide Web • Wikis • Internet and Education • Web Technology • Web Learning • Web Conferencing • Web 2.0 • Blog in Education • Virtual Education • Bibliography • Index