Bhatia and Craig’s Elements of Psychology and Mental Hygiene for Nurses in India by B D Bhatia and Margaretta Craig was one the first books to document the psychological perspective of nursing. Since it was first published, in 1958, the book has been revised thrice to meet the requirements of the 21st century nurse. The fourth edition of the book covers a wide range contemporary topics and methods of psychology. A new chapter on Interpersonal Relationships and Communication has been addedto help nurses develop better interpersonal skills, which is the need of the hour in this era of globalisation. The fourth edition is packed with attractive features like anecdotal critical thinking exercises, highlighted sections to illustrate the relevance of each topic to nursing and a fresh new look to aid not only the learning of this subject but also the application of psychology to all walks of professional as well as personal life.
B D Bhatia, Certified in Advanced Clinical Psychology and Child Guidance, (University of Chicago, USA, Formerly, Director, Child Guidance Clinic, College of Nursing, New Delhi
Margaretta Craig, Columbia University, New York, USA. Formerly, Principal, College of Nursing, New Delhi
Editor: Karobi Das, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Nursing Education Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Foreword Preface to the Fourth Edition Acknowledgements Preface to the First Edition INC Syllabus
Chapter 1 The Nature and Scope of Psychology Chapter 2 Methods of Psychology Chapter 3 The Mind and the Body-Mind Relationship Chapter 4 Genetics and Behaviour Chapter 5 The Nervous System Chapter 6 The Sense Organs, Muscles and Glands Chapter 7 Attention and Perception Chapter 8 Learning Chapter 9 Memory Chapter 10 Thinking Chapter 11 Intelligence and Aptitude Chapter 12 Motivation Chapter 13 Frustration and Conflict Chapter 14 Emotions and Stress Chapter 15 Ego Defence Mechanisms Chapter 16 Attitudes Chapter 17 Personality Chapter 18 Developmental Psychology Chapter 19 Psychology of Vulnerable Individuals Chapter 20 Psychology of Groups Chapter 21 Mental Health and Mental Hygiene Chapter 22 Mental Illness—Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Chapter 23 Guidance and Counselling Chapter 24 Psychological Assessment and Tests Chapter 25 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication