white book cover depicting an ink blot, a chair, a brain, and a bell

Psychology in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant

by In Minutes Series Editor and Marcus Weeks Author

Psychology—the study of the mind—has a history going back to Ancient Greece. Key concepts are explained here briefly and expertly, taking you past buzzwords and cliches to understand a wide range of theories, neurobiological processes, disorders, and terminology. A good reference to cut through the jargon in a self-help book, test the validity of your know-it-all relative's armchair psychoanalysis, and explore the varied and contested landscape of our thinking about minds to discover where you want to learn more.