{"product_id":"the-writers-guide-to-psychology-carolyn-kaufman-9781884995682","title":"The Writer's Guide to Psychology: How to Write Accurately about Psychological Disorders, Clinical Treatment and Human Behavior","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and indispensable reference guide for writers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriters frequently write about mental illness and psychological motivations, but all too often they use terms and concepts that are clich馘, outmoded or just plain wrong. Written by a clinical psychologist who is also a professional writer and writing coach, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Guide to Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an authoritative, accessible, fun, and easy-to-use reference to psychological disorders, diagnosis, treatments, psychotherapists' work and what really makes psychopathic villains tick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that serial killers are almost never psychotic? That modern electroshock therapy doesn't cause convulsions? That many psychotherapists think examining your childhood is unimportant--or even irrelevant--to therapy? Those are just a few of the hundreds of myth-busting facts in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Guide to Psychology.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e The only reference book on clinical and counseling psychology designed specifically for the needs of writers, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Guide to Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e presents specific writing dos and don'ts to avoid the psychobabble clich駸 and misunderstandings frequently seen in popular writing. The book's extensive sidebars include Q\u0026amp;As from real writers, information on controversial treatments and issues, tips for using realistic psychology to create complex and compelling characters, and \u003ci\u003eDon't Let This Happen to You!\u003c\/i\u003e boxes that humorously expose mortifying mistakes in fiction, film and TV--and teach you how to get it right in your own writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in an approachable, easy-to-understand style that's perfect for both in-depth study and quick answers to specific questions, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Guide to Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a unique combination of accurate psychology, myth-busting information and practical guidance that belongs on every writer's reference shelf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn Kaufman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1884995683\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781884995682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quill Driver Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2011 pg. 248\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolyn Kaufman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44048395665663,"sku":"9781884995682","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_621ac43b-abf2-400e-a26e-0fe636f5a279.jpg?v=1684995540","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-writers-guide-to-psychology-carolyn-kaufman-9781884995682","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}