Cornell University Library: Bought With the Income of the Sage Endowment Fund Given in 1891 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Williams Sage

9780267968336: Cornell University Library: Bought With the Income of the Sage Endowment Fund Given in 1891 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267968337 ISBN 13: 9780267968336

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Clear, beginner‑friendly psychology text with a practical, exam‑ready approach.

This volume introduces psychology from a genetic perspective, explaining how mental processes develop and how we study them. It emphasizes accessible methods and concrete examples to help readers think for themselves about mind and behavior.

The book surveys the aims and methods of psychology, the relationship between body and mind, and the ways sensations become experiences. It uses careful definitions and illustrative experiments to ground concepts in everyday observation, making complex ideas easier to grasp. Readers will follow a logical progression from basic data to broader theories, with practical guidance throughout.

Foundational ideas about psychology, data, and scientific method presented in plain language
How sensations function as cognitive states and how they relate to objects
Distinctions between sensation as experience and sensation as knowledge
Topics such as the sensation‑reflex, light and sound sensation, and perceptual questions

Ideal for students beginning psychology or readers seeking a solid, approachable overview of the field.

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