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Now in its fifth edition, Psychology is a comprehensive, lively and accessible introduction to the fascinating study of the subject. The authors describe and explore every major area of psychology and present the latest findings, along with clear evaluation of controversial theories and models, to give a rigorous and critical grounding in the subject.
Key features:
- Over 420 new references in this thoroughly updated fifth edition
- ‘Conceptual and historical issues in psychology’ highlight alternative perspectives and debates
- ‘Cutting edge’ introduces contemporary, exciting and important research
- ‘Psychology in Action’ applies the theories and principles to the real world
- ‘Controversies in Psychological science’ explores current debates and issues within the field
- ‘International perspectives’ provides a cross-cultural review and presents topics in a global context.
Vibrantly illustrated throughout with examples and photos from across the world, this is a must-read text for students of psychology, and will be an invaluable resource for those just beginning as well as those wishing to discover more.
MyPsychLab gives you access to an unrivalled suite of online resources at
www.mypsychlab.co.uk. It provides a variety of tools to enable you to assess and progress your own learning, including questions, videos and interactive learning aids for each chapter of the book.
Dr G. Neil Martin is Reader in Psychology at Middlesex University, UK
Dr Neil R. Carlson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, USA
Dr William Buskist is Professor of Psychology at Auburn University, USA
List of contents
1. The science of psychology
2. Research methods
3. Evolution, genetics and behaviour
4. Psychology and neuroscience
5. Sensation
6. Perception
7. Learning and Behaviour
8. Memory
9. Consciousness
10. Language
11. Intelligence and thinking
12. Development psychology
13. Motivation and emotion
14. Personality
15. Social cognition and attitudes
16. Interpersonal and group processes
17. Health psychology
18. Abnormal psychology
About the author
Dr G. Neil Martin is Reader in Psychology at Middlesex University, UK
Dr Neil R. Carlson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, USA
Dr William Buskist is Professor of Psychology at Auburn University, USA
Summary
This package includes a physical copy of Psychology by Martin, Carlson and Buskist, as well as access to the eText and MyPsychLab.
Now in its fifth edition, the ever popular Psychology is a comprehensive, lively and accessible introduction to the fascinating study of the subject. The authors describe and explore every major area of psychology and present the latest findings, along with clear evaluation of controversial theories and models, to give a rigorous and critical grounding in the subject.
