Author : Robert D. Nye
Publisher : Thomson Brooks/Cole
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Book Synopsis Three Psychologies by : Robert D. Nye
Download or read book Three Psychologies written by Robert D. Nye and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 1986 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nye's THREE PSYCHOLOGIES clearly and succinctly presents the essential ideas of Freud, Skinner, and Rogers, three of the most important contributors to contemporary psychological thought. A brief introductory chapter gives an overview of each perspective and points out some basic differences among the theories. Chapters Two, Three, and Four discuss the basic ideas of the three psychologists, including practical examples, real-world applications, and commentaries. Chapter Five compares the theories on specific topics, also offering critical evaluations, and Nye's personal comments. An Epilogue includes concise information about cognitive psychology and Albert Ellis's rational-emotive behavior therapy, so that readers can compare these currently popular approaches with those of Freud, Skinner, and Rogers.