Can we understand Psychology through 100 words? From its foundation to the present day, Psychology has come an unimaginable distance in understanding our thoughts and behaviors. However, how well do we understand what Psychology actually researches and how?

Through 100 key terms, this book invites us to better understand the science that unlocked the secrets of our brain and personality. And through this familiarity, to better comprehend the way we think and act, so that we can improve ourselves, our relationships with others, and our very lives.

The Que sais-je? (What do I know?) series, to which this book belongs, is one of the most renowned general knowledge series in the world. Since 1941, it has been continuously enriched, covering a vast variety of topics in an understandable way, from Homer to gastronomy. Titles in the series have been translated into 45 languages.

What happens when we dream? Can modern technology illustrate the part of our brain that is activated by humor? Are there cognitive activities that improve as we age?

One hundred basic concepts are assembled in a user-friendly, comprehensive guide, to help us better understand the science of Psychology and ourselves.