This article presents a summary of Rosenhan’s famous experiment of pseudopatients in a mental health institution. Bibliography Rosenhan, D. L. (1973). On being sane in insane places. Science, 179(4070), 250–258. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.179.4070.250 Debates in mental health “However much we may be personally convinced that we can tell the normal from the abnormal, the evidence is simply not…
The Road Less TravelledM Scott Peck1978Arrow Bookspp. 304 The road less travelled is a non-fiction book that provides life lessons. I haven’t read what other people think about the book, but I believe it is a best seller. I am surprised that I had not heard of this book earlier. I picked it up on…
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineGail Honeyman2017Harper Collinspp. 383 Oh my! This Book! The author chronicles the story of Eleanor, a young woman, a social misfit, a victim of past trauma that has led to present distress. Like most people who are psychologically disturbed, Eleanor partly knows that something is amiss, but also like most people,…
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking Susan Cain 2013 Penguin pp. 352 Susan Cain’s book is an excellent read, particularly for introverts who have for long wondered why they can’t seem to adjust to the world. While the introversion-extraversion debate continues in academic circles, the popular conception is to…
OedipusSophoclesoriginally performed around 429 BC(ebook read)Oedipus also referred to as Oedipus Rex is a famous Greek tragedy and the story of a King who unknowingly fulfills the prophecy of killing his own father and marrying his mother. Often referred to as the greatest of Greek tragedies, the play ends with the father (King Liaus) murdered…
A Day Just for Me Kavya Sahni 2016 Notion Press pp. 126 Written by fifteen year old, Kavya Sahni, A Day Just for Me is the story of a young girl and her relationship with her Aunt. The story revolves around personal and relationship issues of Elizabeth Grayson, who struggles with the loss of her…
Semi-ApesSabah Carrim2015108 Publishingpp. 293Semi-Apes is a first person autobiographical description of the growing up experiences of a practicing psychologist, Heera. In her account of her troubled childhood and her subsequent choice of Psychology as a subject of study, Carrim highlights the significant influence of Heera’s childhood experiences on her later life. The book presents narratives…
Name of the Book: Man’s Search for MeaningName of the Author: Viktor FranklReading Time: 8-10 hours About the Book:The book is divided into three sections. The first, and the most elaborate sections describes Frankl’s experiences in the different concentration camps he is forced to live in. His experiences lead him to put forth a school…
