The Psychology of Everything
About the Book Series
People are fascinated by psychology, and what makes humans tick. Why do we think and behave the way we do? We’ve all met armchair psychologists claiming to have the answers, and people that ask if psychologists can tell what they’re thinking. The Psychology of Everything is a series of books which debunk the popular myths and pseudo-science surrounding some of life’s biggest questions.
The series explores the hidden psychological factors that drive us, from our subconscious desires and aversions, to our natural social instincts. Absorbing, informative, and always intriguing, each book is written by an expert in the field, examining how research-based knowledge compares with popular wisdom, and showing how psychology can truly enrich our understanding of modern life.
Applying a psychological lens to an array of topics and contemporary concerns - from sex, to fashion, to conspiracy theories - The Psychology of Everything will make you look at everything in a new way.
The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
2nd Edition
By Jan-Willem van Prooijen
December 22, 2025
Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others? What are the consequences of such beliefs? Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true? The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon, ...
The Psychology of Retirement
2nd Edition
By Susan M. Moore, Doreen A Rosenthal
September 24, 2025
How can you make the most of retirement? How should you plan for retirement? What are the challenges of retirement and how can they be dealt with? This new edition of The Psychology of Retirement looks at this life stage as a journey that involves challenges, opportunities, setbacks, periods of ...
The Psychology of Sports Fans
1st Edition
By Aaron C.T. Smith
August 04, 2025
Why are so many people committed to sports? Why are they so committed? Why do fans remain loyal when this seems illogical and counter-intuitive? The Psychology of Sports Fans explains the intricate psychological foundations of sports fandom, exploring why sports hold such emotional power across ...
The Psychology of Stress
1st Edition
By Charlotte Mottram, Alison Woodward, Shanti Farrington
August 04, 2025
Why do I get stressed? How can I manage my stress symptoms? How do neurodiversity, culture, and individual experiences affect stress responses? The Psychology of Stress combines knowledge from neuroscience and the psychological and physiological underpinnings of stress to offer a scientific ...
The Psychology of the Extreme
1st Edition
By Arie W. Kruglanski, Sophia Moskalenko
February 26, 2025
What does extremism mean? How does it show up in our daily lives? What drives people to extreme behaviors, and how can we learn to live and thrive in the age of overdrive? The Psychology of the Extreme provides an accessible introduction to extremism as a force that can affect all aspects of ...
The Psychology of Menopause
1st Edition
By Marie Percival
February 07, 2025
What physical and psychological changes can I expect when going through the menopause? How can I protect my well-being during menopause? How can I ensure a good menopause experience? The Psychology of Menopause provides a useful and positive guide to understanding the psychological, social, and ...
The Psychology of Fashion
2nd Edition
By Carolyn Mair
December 30, 2024
How is fashion linked to our identity? How are we influenced to buy into fashion trends? How can we make the fashion industry more ethical and sustainable? The Psychology of Fashion offers an up-to-date insightful introduction to the exciting and dynamic world of fashion in relation to human ...
The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
1st Edition
By Tony Prescott
July 02, 2024
What is Artificial Intelligence? How will AI impact society? Is AI more powerful than human intelligence? The Psychology of AI explores all aspects of the psychology–AI relationship, asking how closely AI can resemble humans, and whether this means they could have some form of self-awareness. It ...
The Psychology of Trauma
1st Edition
By Shanti Farrington, Alison Woodward
July 02, 2024
What emotional, physical, and psychological effects might there be on those who have experienced traumatic events? How does neurodiversity, culture, and individual experience affect trauma responses? How can you support someone experiencing symptoms of trauma? The Psychology of Trauma integrates ...
The Psychology of Memory
1st Edition
By Megan Sumeracki, Althea Need Kaminske
May 16, 2024
How can I improve my memory? Do my emotions affect my memories? How will my memory change as I get older? The Psychology of Memory provides a unique insight into a fundamental part of being human, debunking many common misconceptions about what memory is, how memory works, and the accuracy of our ...
The Psychology of Vaccination
1st Edition
By Olivier Klein, Vincent Yzerbyt
April 24, 2024
Why do some people choose to be vaccinated and others do not? What is the difference between vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccinism? What can social psychology tell us about attitudes towards vaccination? The Psychology of Vaccination identifies the social psychological drivers of vaccine mindsets, ...
The Psychology of Time
1st Edition
By Richard Gross
March 07, 2024
What is the meaning of time? Do we have an internal clock? Can time speed up or slow down? The Psychology of Time considers how we define, describe, and experience time. From a discussion of how our language around time is dependent on metaphor, to the role of biology in controlling our bodily ...