A Detective's History of Psychology
Author | : Diane Mello-Goldner |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2024-07-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476686288 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476686289 |
Rating | : 4/5 (289 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Detective's History of Psychology written by Diane Mello-Goldner and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you captivated by detective fiction and mystery stories? Do you enjoy solving puzzles or explaining other people's behavior? Have you ever thought Miss Marple would make a good therapist or Sherlock Holmes an excellent researcher? If so, you probably have already seen the connection between detective fiction and the field of psychology. This book introduces key concepts and theories of psychology through the lens of mystery fiction. Designed for curious readers of all backgrounds, it explores the crossroads of detective fiction and psychology. Thought-provoking activities and questions enhance readers' inquisitiveness, deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and psychological insights.