In these pages the authors probe the mind-body connection, debunk old wives' tales, list little-known discoveries, and explain the relationship between the brain and behavior. They provide lists of fascinating statistics, profile the important movements and schools of psychology, and describe new and old therapeutic approaches and theories.

Here are the latest findings on genetic and nutritional research, the differences between the way men and women think, the reasons why we lie, and the secret of marital longevity. You'll also find information on how friendships affect health and Sigmund Freud's very personal reasons for thinking that sex was the cause of mental illness.

If you've ever wondered what is considered "normal" behavior, or how neurons and brain cells connect, you'll find food for thought in this detailed reference.