Propaedeutics to Psychology: A Textbook for Online and Regular Classes
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 252
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 250
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Propaedeutics to Psychology: A Textbook for Online and Regular Classes is primarily intended for university students enrolled in introductory psychology courses. However, its approachable and engaging style makes it an excellent resource for anyone with a curiosity about the foundations of psychology. Whether you’re a student or simply intrigued by the subject, this book offers an informative and enjoyable introduction to the field.
Zbigniew Pleszewski adopts a conversational and inclusive tone, inviting readers into a thoughtful dialogue. The text moves beyond the traditional “master-apprentice” dynamic, evolving into a collegial exchange between equals. This approach echoes the spirit of learning in the ancient Greek Academy, early Medieval universities, and the Renaissance workshops of Cremona, where mastery was respected, and fresh, innovative ideas were encouraged.
The book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of psychology, covering experimental research on sensation, perception, motivation, and emotion, as well as topics related to personality, behavioral styles, and clinical aspects of mental health. Biological foundations, including neural and hormonal mechanisms, are explained in clear, accessible language, making complex concepts easy to understand. Basic principles of psychological research are also addressed, focusing on clarity and relevance over technical jargon.
Psychology is presented not only as a scientific discipline but also as a profession—a field dedicated to exploring one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: the emergence of the human mind. Just as matter arose from nothingness and life emerged from inanimate molecules, so too did the psyche evolve into a phenomenon of extraordinary complexity. This book delves into this "third wonder," exploring consciousness, awareness, social connection, empathy, creativity, and the rich emotional life that defines our humanity.
The Author: Dr. Zbigniew Pleszewski brings a wealth of academic and clinical experience to this work. He has taught psychology at McGill University and Concordia University in Montreal for several years. As a clinician, he worked for many years on the Crisis Team of the Psychiatric Emergency Room at Douglas Hospital (a McGill University teaching hospital). His extensive research spans clinical psychology, psychosomatic medicine, personality, motivation, and the philosophical foundations of psychology. This book is one of five he has published between 2008 and 2025.
Zbigniew Pleszewski, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at McGill University in Montreal. Prior to his appointment at McGill, he was involved in clinical practice, research, and teaching across Europe (Clinical Psychology Department at Poznań University, Psychosomatic Medicine Department at Hamburg University), Japan (as a visiting professor at the Psychosomatic Medicine Department at Kyushu University), and Canada (Psychology Department at Concordia University).
His research interests include long-term emotional functioning preceding heart attacks, markers of immunocompetence in hemodialyzed patients with and without depressive traits, as well as psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.
His teaching areas encompass psychosomatic medicine, personality, motivation, and the philosophical roots of psychology.
For several years, he has served as a clinical psychologist on the Crisis Team in the Emergency Room at the Douglas Institute, a psychiatric teaching hospital in Montreal.
He has also travelled extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, Egypt, Asia, Australia, South America, and North America.