How long does it take to read Psychology?
Peter Gray
Psychology by Peter Gray takes about 12 hours 32 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 12 hours 32 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1991. 684 pages, about 188,100 words.
26 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 20 hours 54 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 12 hours 32 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 7 hours 50 minutes |
The page count is the median across 6 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Peter Gray's Psychology has become a favorite of instructors with its exploration of psychology's major theories, and the evidence that supports and refutes these theories. Each edition incorporates an exceptional amount of contemporary research, encouraging students to probe for the purposes and biological origins of behavior--the "whys" and "hows" of human psychology. Peter Gray's engaging, readable writing style makes the science of psychology, and its interactions with biology, accessible and meaningful. With the new edition, Gray has taken care to ensure that his comprehensive, thought-provoking, and contemporary coverage is well-attuned to the needs and interests of today's students.
Subjects: Psychology
