Psychology and Personal Growth

by Nelson Goud, Abe Arkoff

A collection of essays, articles, excerpts from longer works, drawings, and photo-essays selected to apply psychology to personal development, organized by themes of identity, human communication, growth dynamics, feelings and emotions, human relationships, and a quality life. Discussion questions follow each reading, and activities at the end of each section offer exercises, questions, and projects. Readings can be used for group discussion, student journal assignments, and launch-pads for related topics. This fifth edition contains two-thirds new, shorter selections. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Genres: Psychology, School

375 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 1997

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had Nelson Goud as my professor for three separate classes at IUPUI in the 80's. He was a terrific professor; someone who made you think then listened to what you learned. I always felt he was more of a facilitator or fellow traveler on the path to enlightenment. We used this book in class and it may be the only one of my textbooks I still have, and use at times!

[Reiden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad for a text book. The short articles that make up this book offer a wide range of perspectives on all different subjects related to personal growth. Each of the six sections are relevant to today and easy to relate to.

[Amna Nasir · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to read this book