Heard about the child who was locked away from the world until the age of 13? Or the man who was turned on by prams? From the woman with multiple personalities, to the man with no brain, this is a compelling collection of truly unique psychological case studies. A strange book full of even stranger stories, Classic Case Studies in Psychology is a collection of fascinating human stories. Some are well-known case studies, others are almost completely unknown. All present revealing insights into the human mind and behaviour, giving a whole new perspective on the mystery of human psychology. Classic Case Studies in Psychology is for everyone who's ever wondered about the stranger side of life. It requires no prior knowledge of psychology just an open mind. Prepare to be amazed...
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hodder Education Group
ISBN-10
0340886927
ISBN-13
9780340886922
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48430832
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
184 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Classic Case Studies in Psychology
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Forensic Psychology, General, History
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Psychology
Author
Geoff Rolls
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
6.1 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2006-389581
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
A valuable resource that can be utilized for various modules. Dr Evelyn Millings, Caledonian University
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
616.89
Lc Classification Number
Rc464
Table of Content
Innocence lost: the story of Genie The man who knew too much: the story of Solomon Shereshevsky ('S') The boy who couldn't stop washing: a story of OCD The girl who cried murder: the story of Kitty Genovese The boy who needed to play: the story of Dibs The man with no past: the story of Henry M ('HM') The man who was disappointed by what he saw: the story of S.B. The men who didn'e(tm)t sleep: the story of Peter Tripp and Randy Gardner The boy who was never a girl: the story of David Reimer The man who lived with a hole in his head: the story of Phineas Gage The man who was turned on by prams and handbags The wild boy of Aveyron: the story of Victor Two little boys: the story of Little Albert and Little Peter The man with no brain Freud'e(tm)s analysis of phobia in a young boy: the story of Little Hans The three faces of Eve: the story of Chris Sizemore
Copyright Date
2005
Best Selling in Adult Learning & University
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Adult Learning & University