Simply Psychology by Eysenck, Michael W.;

Rövid leírás:

Simply Psychology, fifth edition, is an engaging and reader-friendly introduction to the key principles of psychology. Organised around the major approaches to the subject, it covers biological, developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, as well as individual differences.

Hosszú leírás:

Simply Psychology, fifth edition, is an engaging and reader-friendly introduction to the key principles of psychology. Organised around the major approaches to the subject, it covers biological, developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, as well as individual differences.

Supported by a wealth of colour illustrations, this textbook provides students new to the subject with straightforward and clear explanations of all the key topics within contemporary psychology. The features spread throughout the book are designed to help readers to engage with the material and include:

• highlighted key terms and comprehensive glossary








• chapter introductions and summaries








• further reading and evaluation boxes








• structured essay and self-assessment questions








• case studies and examples illustrating the application of key theories








• a practical chapter that offers students tips and advice to help them improve their study skills and get the most out of the book and their studies.

Additional features new to the fifth edition include:

• new quizzes








• updated further reading advice








• an extra chapter on clinical psychology








• an expanded section on quantitative research methods








• additional coverage of popular topics, like sleep.

This is an ideal text for students new to psychology and those in related fields such as nursing, social work, and the social sciences.

Tartalomjegyzék:

1. Introduction  2. History of Psychology  3. Methods of Investigation;  Part 1: Biological Approach  4. Biological Bases of Behaviour  5. Stress  6. Emotion  7. Aggression;  Part 2: Developmental Approach  8. Cognitive Development  9. Language Development  10. Moral Development  11. Sex and Gender;  Part 3: Social Approach  12. Attachment and Deprivation  13. Prejudice and Discrimination  14. Prosocial Behaviour  15. Social Influence  16. Social Perception and Attraction;  Part 4: Individual Differences  17. Intelligence  18. Personality  19. Self-concept  20. Approaches to Abnormal Psychology  21. Abnormal Psychology: Therapeutic Approaches;  Part 5: Cognitive Approach  22. Visual Prception  23. Memory  24. Problem Solving, Expertise, and Creativity;  Part 6: Effective Learning  25. Effective Studying and Learning