Mastering Psychology

Ideal for A/AS-level, BTEC, Further and Adult Education courses, Introduction to degrees. This comprehensive book covers a rapidly changing subject and provides the basis for understanding both the theories and practical aspects of the subject. This second edition has been fully revised to incorporate guidance on presenting practical work, the psychology of work and the use of statistics in psychology.

List of contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Development over the Life Aspects of Socialization
Social Influence Attitudes
Social Perception
Perception Attention
Memory Intelligence
Cognitive Development
Language and Communication
Animal Learning
Animal Behaviour
Abnormal Behaviour
Neuropsychology Personality
Theory Historical Issues in Psychology
Psychology in Applied Settings
The Psychology of Work Methods of Research
Presenting Practical Work
Statistics in Psychology: Making Sense of Numbers
Appendix 1: Statistical Tables
Bibliography
Glossary of Terms
Index.

Summary

Ideal for A/AS-level, BTEC, Further and Adult Education courses, Introduction to degrees. This comprehensive book covers a rapidly changing subject and provides the basis for understanding both the theories and practical aspects of the subject. This second edition has been fully revised to incorporate guidance on presenting practical work, the psychology of work and the use of statistics in psychology.

Product details

• Authors: Roge Davies, Roger Davies, Lizzie Houghton, Peter Houghton
• Publisher: Springer Nature
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1995
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 596 g
• Series: Palgrave Master Series; Macmillan Master Series; Macmillan Master Series; MacMillan Master
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Psychologie, Medizin, allgemein, MEDICAL / General, PSYCHOLOGY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Medical / Nursing