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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