--- product_id: 43226256 title: "The Psychology Book" price: "404 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/43226256-the-psychology-book store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Psychology Book **Price:** 404 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Psychology Book - **How much does it cost?** 404 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/43226256-the-psychology-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Psychology Book: 8601404200236: Nigel C. Benson Review: Combination Textbook/Coffee Table Book is Surpisingly Engaging & Helpful - Somewhere between a textbook and a coffee table book, The Psychology Book is a surprisingly valuable. Initially drawn to the fun cover and positive reviews of The Philosophy Book, I decided to give this a shot and ordered a copy. My initial reaction was disappointment, it seemed a too textbooky. But as I read and skimmed further (it's a book that I suspect few will read cover to cover), I started to appreciate the helpful effectiveness of what the DK editors have done, allowing one to get important, core ideas quickly. After presenting the philosophical roots of psychology (think the intersection of philosophy and phsyiology), the book is organized according to different psychological approaches or schools of thought such as behaviorism, psychotherapy, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. There is a timeline and brief history for each school followed by an encapsulated entries of key thinkers in that discipline. Here is where the design and editorial approach shines, as you can peruse the pages and find psychological thinkers who you may know little or nothing about and get the essence of what they focused on quickly. Each heading has a "capture the essence" quote which makes it easy to know whether you want to explore further. My one complaint is the book, just glancingly mention Irv Yalom, who is both a great writer and highly respected psychotherapist. If you haven't read or listened (I loved the audio version, which includes an interview with Yalom) to his master work, Love's Executioner: & Other Tales of Psychotherapy , I strongly recommend it and have given it as a gift many times. Definitely a must for anyone with a literary bent and an interest in psychology. Some quotes/outtakes I liked: >"The good life is a process, not a state of being" --Carl Rogers (p.130) >"Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds meaning." --Viktor Frankl (p. 140) >"Compulsive behavior rituals are attempts to control intrusive thoughts." --Paul Salkovskis (p.212) I especially like this last one, as it's interesting to think of our obsessive thoughts (even if we don't engage in compulsive behavior) as attempts to control or prevent uncomfortable thoughts or emotions instead of just trying to experience them directly, as they are. There are many nuggets like that in the recommended book. Review: Great piece of information. - As one of the my favorite subjects, it's nice to have this information in my collection. Easy to read. Very comprehensive. A wonderful reference guide. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,082,573 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,568) | | Dimensions | 7.95 x 0.98 x 9.45 inches | | Edition | UK ed. | | ISBN-10 | 1405391243 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1405391245 | | Item Weight | 2.55 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | DK Big Ideas | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | February 1, 2012 | | Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd | ## Images ![The Psychology Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SSmjfm0EL.jpg) ![The Psychology Book - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bwZIPvTwL.jpg) ![The Psychology Book - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yRAJ30JeL.jpg) ![The Psychology Book - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jppyWeVuL.jpg) ![The Psychology Book - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Any+nwddL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Combination Textbook/Coffee Table Book is Surpisingly Engaging & Helpful *by B***R on January 20, 2012* Somewhere between a textbook and a coffee table book, The Psychology Book is a surprisingly valuable. Initially drawn to the fun cover and positive reviews of The Philosophy Book, I decided to give this a shot and ordered a copy. My initial reaction was disappointment, it seemed a too textbooky. But as I read and skimmed further (it's a book that I suspect few will read cover to cover), I started to appreciate the helpful effectiveness of what the DK editors have done, allowing one to get important, core ideas quickly. After presenting the philosophical roots of psychology (think the intersection of philosophy and phsyiology), the book is organized according to different psychological approaches or schools of thought such as behaviorism, psychotherapy, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. There is a timeline and brief history for each school followed by an encapsulated entries of key thinkers in that discipline. Here is where the design and editorial approach shines, as you can peruse the pages and find psychological thinkers who you may know little or nothing about and get the essence of what they focused on quickly. Each heading has a "capture the essence" quote which makes it easy to know whether you want to explore further. My one complaint is the book, just glancingly mention Irv Yalom, who is both a great writer and highly respected psychotherapist. If you haven't read or listened (I loved the audio version, which includes an interview with Yalom) to his master work, Love's Executioner: & Other Tales of Psychotherapy , I strongly recommend it and have given it as a gift many times. Definitely a must for anyone with a literary bent and an interest in psychology. Some quotes/outtakes I liked: >"The good life is a process, not a state of being" --Carl Rogers (p.130) >"Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds meaning." --Viktor Frankl (p. 140) >"Compulsive behavior rituals are attempts to control intrusive thoughts." --Paul Salkovskis (p.212) I especially like this last one, as it's interesting to think of our obsessive thoughts (even if we don't engage in compulsive behavior) as attempts to control or prevent uncomfortable thoughts or emotions instead of just trying to experience them directly, as they are. There are many nuggets like that in the recommended book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great piece of information. *by C***N on July 15, 2025* As one of the my favorite subjects, it's nice to have this information in my collection. Easy to read. Very comprehensive. A wonderful reference guide. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy and informative read *by L***E on January 3, 2014* This is my kind of book. I am always furthering my education beyond what I am learning at University. Because I am still in college and reading constantly I really appreciate the format of this book. It is organized by the different divisions of psychology from social to child and within are the most significant people, theories, experiments, and concepts in a short story format. This makes it easy to learn a lot of information on limited time. This book is to the point on each subject and filters though unnecessary information and gives you what you need to know right away. I can enjoy learning new things outside my coursework because this book gives information in this short story format. I have taken a couple of courses in psychology but this book does not require the reader to have previous information in psychology in order to appreciate the knowledge the book contains. After this book I bought the religions and philosophy book by this publisher and will buy the business one as well when it comes out. Overall for the learner who is limited on time this (and others by the publisher) are for you. If you want something that is more specific, get something else because this one is an overview of all. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/43226256-the-psychology-book](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/43226256-the-psychology-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*