The Penguin dictionary of psychology (4th ed.)

The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology has become a byword for demystifying the language of this complex subject.

Now fully updated for its fourth edition, this wide-ranging and accessible dictionary is invaluable for both students and professionals, and an indispensable guide to all areas of psychology and psychiatry. -Covers related fields such as neuroscience and social psychology-Describes how terms are employed, their wider connotations and past usage-Looks in detail at such key concepts as addiction and instinct