The Penguin Dictionary Of Psychology

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