This standard introduction to psychology and counseling offers an explanation of classic theory and a holistic Christian view of humanity and counseling. The book includes over one hundred "spotlights" (brief essays featuring persons, ideas, and applications relevant to Christian counseling), copious illustrations, a glossary explaining technical terms, and thorough indexes. The text, organized according to the way introductory counseling courses are taught, serves as a helpful reference tool of enduring value.

Subject areas include:

• personality

• classic psychological theory

• the biological basis of behavior

• emotions and motivation

• memory, cognition, self-concept

• child and adult development

• sensation and perception

• social psychology

• individual and family counseling

• psychology of religion

• abnormal psychology

• individual and group therapy