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Archive for the ‘Psychology’ Category

“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Psychology, Third Edition,” Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D.

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

Pros: In-depth treatment; practical application; personality and anecdotes to keep things lively
Cons: Maybe not as light a read as some expect from CIG books
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Writing in Flow: Keys to Enhanced Creativity,” Susan K. Perry

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006

Pros: Fascinating info; wide variety of suggestions; neat stuff!
Cons: Could have used a firmer directing hand
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“The Creative Dreamer, Revised,” Veronica Tonay, Ph.D.

Monday, June 19th, 2006

Pros: Very insightful and well-researched work into creativity, dreaming, and psychology; flexible and adaptable
Cons: Not everyone will appreciate the very Jungian, symbolic approach
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“Sleep,” J. Allan Hobson

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Enthusiasm; good quality writing; not too inaccessible for an educated layman
Cons: Slightly on the dry side, but not too much
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life,” Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Fascinating research; doesn’t promise easy answers; genuinely helpful
Cons: Hard to agree with everything
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“DSM-IV Made Easy: The Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis,” James Morrison

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Accessible; fascinating; helpful; great research material
Cons: Could use a little more edetail in places
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“The Dreaming Brain,” J. Allan Hobson

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Lucid, engaging, thought-provoking, fascinating
Cons: A bit heavy on science for the layman
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem,” Marilyn J. Sorensen, PhD

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Eerily accurate; best examples ever; helpful advice; no sugar-coating
Cons: None!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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