Farmgirl70 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 My 15 yo is enthralled with Psychology. Any interesting books to recommend? I'm not necessarily thinking a textbook, just something interesting to throw her way. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The man who mistook his wife for a hat, by Sacks. It's summer reading for some AP Psych courses ... it's a series of case studies of people with odd mental illnesses. I don't recall anything graphic in there. I found it fascinating. Check the reviews on Amazon or something to see if it's what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Quirkology: How We Discover the Big Truths in Small Things by Richard Wiseman was a great and fun read. It lead to some wonderful dinner time conversations. I second the Oliver Sacks books. These have been browsed but not yet read; they look good: Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys but Never Forget How to Drive and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life by Sam Wang and Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 You might also wish to read this older thread for some other ideas: Psychology book recommendation. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oakmeadow has a (one semester I think) course on Psychology for highschoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) I was just over on the Sonlight boards and noticed that they are coming out with an AP Psych course this year. Edited March 18, 2009 by JanOH spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I was just going to suggest that! SL says AP PSYCH: Brand NEW program for 2009! The package will include an AP Psych text and Study Guide with tests and answer key, plus a Sonlight workbook/diary No Instructor's Guide (this is not a Core package) Target audience: Those prepping for the AP Psych exam, or high schoolers interested in human behavior and design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmgirl70 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks for the replies...we'll check these out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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