Exploring psychology and Christian faith
Subtitle: an introductory guide
By: Paul Moes and Donald J. Tellinghuisen
Contributors: Tellinghuisen, Donald J., author
Publisher: Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780801049262
Subjects: Psychology and religion; Christianity
Description: Introductory psychology courses can raise significant questions about the nature of being human. Christianity, with its emphasis on humans made in the image of God, has a clear perspective. Psychology offers answers too, but they are often subtly implied. Drawn from more than fifty years of classroom experience, this introductory guide provides students with a coherent framework for considering psychology from a Christian perspective. The authors explore biblical themes of human nature in relation to all major areas of psychology, showing how a Christian understanding of humans can inform the study of psychology. Brief, accessible chapters correspond to standard introductory psychology textbooks, making this an excellent supplemental text. End-of-chapter questions are included.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-263) and index.
Table of contents: title: Who am I? : themes of human nature; title: Test time! : research methodology; title: "Bodies revealed" : brain and behavior 1; title: The ghost in the machine : brain and behavior 2; title: Who is in control? : consciousness; title: Making sense of your surroundings : sensation, perception, and attention; title: Change from the heart : learning; title: Remember me? : memory; title: Think about it! : thinking; title: decision making and reasoning; title: Moving toward a goal : developmental psychology; title: Trust your feelings! : emotion; title: We're in this together! : social psychology 1; title: Faithful attitude and action : social psychology 2; title: The real you! : personality; title: In search of normality : psychological disorders; title: "Meaningful" healing : therapy.