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LoC No.: 21015412
Title: Psychology : A study of mental life
Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Don Kostuch
Summary: "Psychology: A Study of Mental Life" by Robert Sessions Woodworth is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an introductory textbook on psychology, presenting the field as a scientific investigation into mental life, behavior, and consciousness. Woodworth aims to lay the groundwork for understanding various psychological concepts and methods, catering especially to beginners in the subject. The opening of this comprehensive study provides a preface in which the author explains his approach to compiling psychological information, acknowledging the contributions of fellow psychologists while emphasizing the selection of relevant material for readers. The first chapter outlines the essence of psychology as a science, differentiating it from other disciplines and underscoring its focus on mental processes and behavior. The text further discusses the importance of defining various psychological concepts, the methods of observation—both objective and introspective—and the challenges associated with studying complex mental activities. Overall, the beginning lays a foundation for a systematic examination of psychological principles and encourages readers to adopt a scientific perspective towards understanding mental life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woodworth, Robert Sessions, 1869-1962
EBook No.: 31382
Published: Feb 25, 2010
Downloads: 280
Language: English
Subject: Psychology
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21015412
Title: Psychology : A study of mental life
Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Don Kostuch
Summary: "Psychology: A Study of Mental Life" by Robert Sessions Woodworth is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an introductory textbook on psychology, presenting the field as a scientific investigation into mental life, behavior, and consciousness. Woodworth aims to lay the groundwork for understanding various psychological concepts and methods, catering especially to beginners in the subject. The opening of this comprehensive study provides a preface in which the author explains his approach to compiling psychological information, acknowledging the contributions of fellow psychologists while emphasizing the selection of relevant material for readers. The first chapter outlines the essence of psychology as a science, differentiating it from other disciplines and underscoring its focus on mental processes and behavior. The text further discusses the importance of defining various psychological concepts, the methods of observation—both objective and introspective—and the challenges associated with studying complex mental activities. Overall, the beginning lays a foundation for a systematic examination of psychological principles and encourages readers to adopt a scientific perspective towards understanding mental life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woodworth, Robert Sessions, 1869-1962
EBook No.: 31382
Published: Feb 25, 2010
Downloads: 280
Language: English
Subject: Psychology
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.