Knowing Yourself Inside Out
For Self-Direction (Six Theories of Psychology)

Jerry Cross, Diablo Valley College,
and Pauline Bondonno Cross

List: $21.95 295 pages Illustrated
Second Edition, 1998

ISBN 0-9610820-3-8

Study Guide/Workbook, Instructor's Manual

Knowing Yourself Inside Out For Self-Direction provides an opportunity for the reader to combine the insights of six different theories into a single multiple-perspectives approach to psychology to maximize its usefulness in understanding one's own unique life situation. The goal is to liberate the self from "inside systems," such as thought and emotion, as well as from "outside systems," such as social roles and models.

The text presents complete theories in a clear, concise manner in contrast to the encyclopedic topic-by-topic approach. Concepts are developed within the context of the whole theory, for better understanding and so the reader can see where the ideas come from and how they are related. Knowing Yourself makes accessible aspects of psychology often omitted or deemed too difficult at an introductory level.

The Theories include:

• Developmental Psychology: Erikson, Piaget, Montessori
• Psychoanalytic: Freud–The Unconscious World
• Self-Actualization/Humanistic Psychology: Rogers, Maslow
• Conditioning/Behaviorism–Stress
• Social Psychology: Fromm–Social Forces, Cults, Terrorists
• Universal / Collective Unconscious: Jung–Symbols, Mythology

Comments From Colleagues:
"Unlike most college textbooks it helps students to build the conceptual scaffolding they need to understand and apply the concepts and theories of psychology. It is a terrific, student friendly textbook."
Professor Jane Halonen at Alverno College

"You have the rare ability to take abstract concepts and explain them in clear ordinary language. Because it's presented so clearly you don't have to think a lot about it. Because you understand it, you can apply it to the situations it fits."
Professor David Brady at the University of Phoenix

"Students like the book. It invites them into a relationship by looking at themselves as well as the content. The book stimulates and provokes introspection and serves as a mirror, resulting in greater awareness of self and others."
Dr. Larry Foster at Cleveland State University

"(Students) love it! It's a lot more readable than some of the more technical jargon…more relevant to what they need to know to understand general aspects of behavior and self concepts."
Professor Robert Canue of Bristol Community College

"Amazingly unbiased," or "I was thrilled to find this book available. It fits beautifully with what I have been doing for years...Please keep this book in print.... At last, an introductory text which speaks to real people!" or "A core book to cover the basics without requiring a lot of explanation by the instructor." or "I didn't know Jung could be presented so well at such an introductory level."
Other faculty members

Comments From Students:
"This is the first time I understand where the ideas (of psychology) come from," or "I'm retaining it, applying it and using it in my life. Surprising, because usually I just study to pass the test. You get to live it with the stories vicariously, versus just facts." or "It's so clearly written and so easy to understand." "It helps me to understand our other text." "I don't want to stop reading," and "It uses real-life examples that show you how the processes work." "I've read Knowing Yourself several times. I re-read it whenever I'm having difficulties." and "I learned more from your book about myself than I did from a year of therapy."

Expanded and updated second edition includes:

In-depth applications and theoretical explanations of such currently relevant topics as Heaven's Gate cult, the Unabomber and terrorists.

Photos of great thinkers in psychology, cultural diversity, and experiments which expand and deepen our understanding of psychology and ourselves

Expanded sections on perception and the scientific method.

Original diagrams by the author to clarify concept.

Tools to deal with everyday issues such as stress in the modern world and to develop an understanding of the underlying unity of diverse cultures.

Personally meaningful/High interest: develops a meaningful context before introducing terms, reaches a wide range of student abilities and interests through realistic, real-life examples.

Conversational and in-depth.

Relevant to current economic and social conditions.

Foundation for further study: used in introductory courses in psychology,
adjustment, growth, personality, human development, and critical thinking.

A comprehensive core text which covers the underlying ideas of
psychology without requiring a lot of explanation.

Retention: students report success with their study of psychology because
they can relate to the examples, enjoy the book and understand the concepts.

Psychology Educational Course Package
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Text: Knowing Yourself Inside Out For Self-Direction 2nd ED. List price: $21.95 ($17.56 to college bookstores which receive a 20% discount). ISBN 0-9610820-3-8

Instructor's Guide and Test Bank written by the author.

Student Study Guide/Workbook (author written) to accompany text. List price: $5.95 (20% discount to College Bookstores, ISBN 0-9610820-4-6).

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