The Psychology of Everyday Life

by James Drever

Overview

First published in 1921, The Psychology of Everyday Life covers the major portion of the field known as modern psychology. In this work the author has attempted to give such knowledge of modern psychology to enable the person in the street to take an intelligent interest in the psychological problems and discussions of the day. Today it can be read in its historical context.

This book is a re-issue originally published in 1921. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032931562
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/20/2024
Series:	Psychology Revivals
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sir James Drever (1873–1950) was a Scottish psychologist and academic who was a pioneer in experimental psychology. He served as President of the British Psychological Society in 1926 and was knighted in 1938.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction  2. The Framework of Experience  3. Appetites and Instincts  4. Emotion, Mood, and Sentiment  5. Social Interaction  6. Play, Relaxation, and Mirth  7. Defence Mechanisms  8. Perceiving  9. Sounds and Colours  10. Tastes and Flavours  11. Remembering and Forgetting  12. Imagining and Thinking  13. Illusions, Hallucinations, and Dreams  14. Spiritistic Phenomena.  Appendix.  Index.