Any suggestions for Psychology?

[Farmgirl70]

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.

[kiana]

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.

[Kareni]

Quirkology: How We Discover the Big Truths in Small Things by Richard Wiseman (http://http://www.amazon.com/Quirkology-Discover-Truths-Small-Things/dp/0465090796) 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 (http://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Your-Brain-Puzzles-Everyday/dp/1596915234/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237172856&sr=1-1)

and

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely (http://www.amazon.com/Predictably-Irrational-Hidden-Forces-Decisions/dp/006135323X/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_k2a_1_txt?pf_rd_p=304485601&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0465090796&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1HP1K0CEER3MSFW8AC0V)

Regards,
Kareni

[Kareni]

You might also wish to read this older thread for some other ideas:

Psychology book recommendation. (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28976&highlight=quirkology)

Regards,
Kareni

[Peela]

Oakmeadow has a (one semester I think) course on Psychology for highschoolers.

[JanOH]

I was just over on the Sonlight boards and noticed that they are coming out with an AP Psych course this year.

[mchel210]

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

[Farmgirl70]

Thanks for the replies...we'll check these out!