• Psychology is part of our modern day experience. This introduction explains what psychology is, how it works, and what it can (and can't) do
• Anyone considering studying psychology should read this book
• Gillian Butler is co-author of OUP's hugely successful mental health guide Manage Your Mind
• 'readable, stimulating, and well-written ... brings alive the fascination and appeal of psychology' Anthony Clare
• 'the best available introduction to the subject' Anthony Storr

Psychology is part of everyone's experience: it influences the way we think about everything from education and intelligence, to relationships and emotions, advertising and criminality. People readily behave as amateur psychologists, offering explanations for what people think, feel, and do. But what exactly are psychologists trying to do? What scientific grounding do they have for their approach? This book provides an understanding of some of psychology's leading ideas and their practical relevance, making it a stimulating introduction for anyone interested in understanding the human mind