Title: The Psychology of Emotion Author(s): Strongman, K. T. Pages: 340 Publisher: Wiley Publication date: 2003 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0471485683 ISBN-13: Description: As emotion and emotional experience are a daily occurrence, they have always been key topics of study for psychologists. Now in its fifth edition, The Psychology of Emotion is a classic student text on the subject. This textbook offers a comprehensive guide to all the main theories and concepts of emotion, and relates these back to everyday life, using examples that everyone can identify with.
Written in an engaging, accessible style, this fully revised edition features:
* Comprehensive overview and discussion of main theories of emotion
* Real life examples to illustrate key concepts
* Discussion topics
* Chapter summaries
* Suggestions for further reading
The multi-disciplinary approach taken will appeal to those investigating emotion in the fields of philosophy and the social sciences, as well as to psychology students and lecturers. Everyone studying or teaching emotion will find The Psychology of Emotion to be an invaluable resource.
Aus dem Inhalt
Preface.
Introduction.
Early Theory.
Phenomenological Theory.
Behavioural Theory.
Physiological Theory.
Cognitive Theory.
Ambitious Theory.
Specific Emotions Theory.
Developmental Theory.
Social Theory.
Clinical Theory.
The Individual and the Environment.
Emotion and Culture.
Theory Outside Psychology.
Emotion Themes.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
Title: The Psychology of Emotion