Introduction to psychology

This sought-after publication characterizes key psychological concepts with didactic care while introducing the reader to the history and current direction of the field. Emphasis is placed on isolating the basic psychological phenomena, processes and activities that enable a person to orient himself in the world, in other people and in himself and to cope with the demands of a meaningful life. Key chapters are devoted to the topic of personality – its composition and developmental stages. The basics of social and developmental psychology are also outlined.