What is a good comprehensive book on general psychology ?

Answer 1

Neurosis and Human Growth by Karen Horney
Its an amazing book, !!!!!! you'll understand so much

Karen Horney was, in my words, a "renegade 'disciple'" of Sigmund Freud, who leaves Freud behind in the dust because of the sheer comprehensiveness of psychology of different sorts, neurosis-based motivations and character structures, vs healthy growth which she hints at in context. My paragraph critique doesn't replace actual reading, study, reflection of her book.

She may not be as famous as other psychologists or authors, perhaps due in part to her being a woman professional, theorist, author, in a time when women weren't respected as such, and due in part to being overshadowed by the giant of fame in psychology, Sigmund Freud himself.

Answer 2

Karen Horney was one of Freud's descenders, and her field was psychoanalysis. To understand her work, you need a little psychoanalysis knowledge.

General psychology refers to concepts such as sensitivity, perception, and evolves to more complex aspects of the psyche, like memory, imagination, motivation and affectivity.

Some books I found useful during uni on this subject, and what i found on the net:

- Basic psychology / Henry Gleitman
- How the mind works / Steven Pinker
- Introduction to psychology / James W. Kalat
- Mastering the world of psychology / Samuel E. Wood
- Psychology: An introduction / Joshua Gerow
- Psychology in action / Karen Huffman
- Exploring psychology / David G. Myers
- Understanding psychology / Robert S. Feldman
- Psychology: The science of mind and behavior / John W. Santrock
- Essentials of psychology: Exploration and application / Dennis Coon

I would also recommend, if you're interested in the subject, some cognitive psychology books, developmental psychology, organizational psy & group dynamics. Good luck in your search for knowledge!

Answer 3

The DSM IV TR has all the diagnosis, but not a lot of insight on how to diagnos. I'd say you'd need that though before you'd have a good grasp on what is out there. That, coupled with a beginning psych college text book should be enough to get you started.