Psihologija

The textbook Psychology by Prof. Dr. Mladen Zvonarević, published in 1967, stands as one of the most influential and significant works in the history of Croatian pedagogical and psychological literature. In this work, Zvonarević—a distinguished professor and a doyen of social psychology in Croatia—provides an accessible, scientifically grounded, and exceptionally clear introduction to the fundamental concepts, methods, and insights of psychological science. The book’s content covers key areas of general psychology. The author elaborates in detail on cognitive, emotional, and motivational psychological processes—ranging from sensation, perception, memory, and thinking to emotions, motives, and personality structure. Special attention is paid to the social environment and the influence of social factors on the shaping of human behavior, reflecting the author's specific area of ​​expertise. Written in clear and precise language, Psychology served for decades as an indispensable textbook for both secondary schools and universities, educating numerous generations of pupils and students. This 1967 edition bears witness to the development of psychology as an independent scientific discipline in the region and remains an important landmark in domestic popular-scientific and educational literature.