Modern Psychology Tutorial

Author: Sun Xilin
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: The timeliness of knowledge and the "reader-oriented" characteristics of the era are the starting points for the compilation of this book. The main improvements in the revised edition are reflected in the following aspects: 1. Added and deleted chapters. Specifically, the original book had 11 chapters, which were expanded to 12 chapters, and the "Psychology Applications" section of the original Chapter 11 was removed. Almost all chapters have been revised, and the word count has increased from 200,000 to over 300,000. 2. Added sections. The structure of the sections was enhanced with four additional parts: "Materials," "Chapter Summary," "Key Concepts," and "Review Questions," which greatly facilitate teaching and learning for both instructors and students. 3. Tailored to needs. This book is not limited to introducing a single branch of psychology but breaks conventional boundaries. While maintaining the inherent completeness of the knowledge itself, it introduces psychological knowledge as needed, with a focus on reflecting the latest achievements and progress in the discipline. 4. A balance between readability and scientific rigor. Previous psychology textbooks were sometimes "unapproachable" for non-professionals, with their unique information delivery methods making it difficult for ordinary readers to grasp the meaning ("reading words but not understanding the intent"), lacking readability and practicality. This made those who wanted to learn psychology hesitate due to the perceived difficulty. This book prioritizes scientific rigor while aiming for readability, striving to make the learning experience enjoyable for readers. To achieve this, the author has made efforts to ensure the text is accessible and the content engaging. 5. Serves the goals of personality improvement and ability development. Understanding oneself is for self-improvement and enhancement, while understanding others is for harmonious joy. This book attempts to provide practical help to readers in this regard.