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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYTHING

Know the psychology. Understand your world. See your life in a new way.

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Series Introduction

1 - A Brief History of Dieting from The Psychology of Dieting

2 - Psychology of Conspiracy Theories from The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

3 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Work from The Psychology of Working Life

4 - Understanding Trust: A Crisis or Everything? from The Psychology of Trust

5 - Psychology and Sex from The Psychology of Sex

6 - Introduction from The Psychology of Performance

7 - Loss, Bereavement and Grief: What do they mean? from The Psychology of Grief

8 - Introduction from The Psychology of Gender

9 - Stepping into the Garden: The Garden in Context from The Psychology of Gardening

10 - Introduction from The Psychology of Fashion

11 - Addiction: From Prejudice to Compassion from The Psychology of Addiction

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People are fascinated by psychology, and what makes humans tick. Why do we think and behave the way we do? We?ve all met armchair psychologists claiming to have the answers, and people that ask if psychologists can tell what they?re thinking. The Psychology of Everything is a series of books which debunk the popular myths and pseudo-science surrounding some of life?s biggest questions.

The series explores the hidden psychological factors that drive us, from our subconscious desires and aversions, to our natural social instincts. Absorbing, informative, and always intriguing, each book is written by an expert in the field, examining how research-based knowledge compares with popular wisdom, and showing how psychology can truly enrich our understanding of modern life.

Applying a psychological lens to an array of topics and contemporary concerns - from sex, to fashion, to conspiracy theories - The Psychology of Everything will make you look at everything in a new way.

This FreeBook contains opening chapters from the following books in The Psychology of Everything Series to give a flavour of what the series offers:

- For some people, dieting can be a matter of health, life and death. For others, wracked by body dissatisfaction, dieting can be dangerous. This chapter from The Psychology of Dieting, introduces the notion that by understanding our psychological selves, we can change unhealthy behaviours and potentially lose wei ght .

- Why are some people more susceptible to believing in conspiracy theories than others? This chapter from The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories introduces the origins of widespread belief in conspiracy theories.

- Whether we like it or not, the way we work, and our feelings about it, play a fundamental role in overall well-being. This chapter from The Psychology of Working Life sets out the core psychological ideas that form the foundations for work in industrialised society.

- Western societies today are facing a crisis of trust. Politicians, journalists, police officers, church officials, CEOs: all are distrusted. But what explains this lack of trust? And how is trust developed and maintained? This chapter from The Psychology of Trust introduces these key issues.

- When so much of our relationship to sex happens in the mind, understanding where many of our ideas come from on the subject is invaluable. This chapter from The Psychology of Sex begins the accessible but challenging exploration of this most of human of topics.

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- Why is it that performing under pressure - whether in sport, at work or on the stage ? is often so difficult? What factors affect our thoughts and feelings on the big occasion? This chapter from The Psychology of Performance introduces the key factors for anyone who wants to perform to their best.

- Everyone, at some point in their lives, experiences bereavement and the feelings of grief that accompany it. But what is happening emotionally when we grieve for a loved one, and is there a ?right?way to grieve? The first chapter from The Psychology of Grief sets out to explore how psychologists have sought to explain the experience of grief.

- Gender impacts on every aspect of our lives. It is often taken for granted and yet it shapes the way we think about ourselves, about others and our place in the world. This chapter from The Psychology of Gender begins to examine how we make sense of our gendered world and helps us to understand the importance of our own gender identity.

- Gardening is a common and well-loved hobby enjoyed by millions in the UK alone, but what is it about this familiar activity that makes it so attractive? Why do gardeners often say that they lose track of time in the garden? And what does your garden say about you? This introductory chapter from The Psychology of Gardening begins to examine the fascinating aspects of this popular pastime.

- How is our thinking and behaviour influenced by the fashion industry? What is the relationship between fashion and healthy body image? These questions, and more, are outlined in this first chapter from The Psychology of Fashion.

- What is addiction and how do people get hooked? Why would some people be more likely to get addicted than others, and is it possible to ever really recover? The first chapter of The Psychology of Addiction sets out to explore these issues and question whether our society could do more to help.

To find out more, or to purchase a copy of any of these books, please visit the series page on our website: ht t ps:/ / rout l The-Psychol ogy-of -Everyt hi ng/ book-seri es/ POE

Note to readers: References from the original chapters have not been included in this text. For a fully-referenced version of each chapter, including footnotes, bibliographies, references and endnotes, please see the published title. As you read through this FreeBook, you will notice that some excerpts reference subsequent chapters ? please note that these are references to the original text and not the FreeBook.

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The Psychology of Dieting Professor Jane Ogden has written four books on eating behaviour and over 100 research papers. She has been involved in research and writing about eating behaviour and weight management for nearly 30 years and is a frequent contributor to the media for magazines, radio and TV shows including Secret Eaters and The Secret of Staying Slim.

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Jan-Willem van Prooijen is Associate Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology at VU Amsterdam and senior researcher at a criminological research institute (The NSCR, Amst erdam).

The Psychology of Working Life Toon Taris is a Full Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. He is Editor-in-Chief of Work & Stress, one of the leading journals in occupational health psychology, and has written several introductory textbooks around work psychology.

The Psychology of Trust Professor Ken J. Rotenberg is Professor of Psychology at the University of Keele, UK. He has been an active researcher for over 40 years in the field of Psychology including the sub-disciplines of social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, and developmental psychology. Many of his over 100 publications have addressed trust regarding children, adolescents, policing, physical health and mental health.

The Psychology of Performance Dr Stewart Cotterill is a consultant sport and performance psychologist, and a leadership and performance researcher at the University of Winchester, UK. He is a Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist (HCPC), Chartered Psychologist, and BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist

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The Psychology of Grief Richard Gross has been an author of Psychology texts for almost 30 years, having retired from teaching in Further and Higher Education in 2000. Since 2006, he has been working for Cruse Bereavement Care, the U.K.?s largest organisation offering bereavement support. As well as working with bereaved clients, he is a Registered Trainer and supervisor. His Understanding Grief: An Introduction was published by Routledge in 2016.

The Psychology of Gender Dr Gary W. Wood is a Chartered Psychologist, Solution-Focused Coach, agony uncle and author specializing in applied social psychology. Gary has taught psychology and research methods at several UK universities and is regularly quoted in the media. He is in private practice based in Birmingham and Edinburgh, UK.

The Psychology of Gardening Harriet Gross is Professor of Psychology and Deputy Head at the College of Social Science, University of Lincoln. Her recent research has focused on the psychological significance of gardens and gardening. She has also authored articles for the Daily Mail on ?What your garden says about you?and appeared on TV alongside Monty Don and colleagues at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The Psychology of Sex Dr. Meg John Barker is a public engagement academic at the Open University specialising in sex and relationships. They are one of the co-editors of the major journal in this field, Psychology & Sexuality (Taylor and Francis). They are also an internationally recognised researcher in the area, having published numerous academic books and papers on related topics

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