Joni E. Johnston Knihy

The ABCs of Psychology. For students looking for a comprehensive resource, or those looking for a self-help book, this new edition provides an easy-to-understand look at both the history and modern practice of psychology. Inside, readers will find what treatment works best for what problem, how to use positive psychology to make one?s life even better, and alternative mental health treatments. They?ll also learn about how the mind and the body work with each other?and how to improve the communication between them.? Covers all the basics, but gives extra emphasis to such contemporary issues as fear/anxiety, child psychology, health psychology, mood altering drugs, forensics, and so on? Author is a practicing clinical psychologist with many awards for her popular columns and articles on psychology topics? The Princeton Review identifies psychology as the ninth most popular college degree in the United States

Gives readers the tools to soothe their nerves.Each year, about one-third of Americans have at least one panic attack, making anxiety disorders among the most common emotional problems. They affect approximately 19 million Americans— more than those suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or alcohol abuse. This indispensable guide separates fact from fiction to empower people to regain control over their minds—and their lives.• Shows the differences between normal anxieties and extreme reactions• Reveals methods of recognizing anxiety triggers and boosters• Offers calming techniques