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Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives


Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives

Paperback by Jarvis, Matt (Leading exponent of psychology education from GCSE to postgraduate level); Okami, Paul (Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Temple University, USA)

Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives

£57.99

ISBN:
9780198813156
Publication Date:
21 Jan 2020
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
960 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 22 May 2024
Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives

Description

Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives offers students a complete introduction to psychology. It balances contemporary approaches with classic perspectives, weaves stimulating conceptual issues throughout the text, and encourages students to think critically, creatively, and practically about the subject and how it applies to the real-world. It opens with an introduction to the study of psychology at undergraduate level and the positioning of psychology as a science (including coverage of some of its methods), before going on to look at the core domains of study typical in many European programmes and set out in the British Psychological Society guidelines. The carefully developed pedagogical scheme is focused on getting students to think critically about the subject and to engage with its methodological elements, and on demonstrating real-world relevance. Digital formats and resources Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives is supported by online resources and is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. - The e-book is enhanced with embedded self-assessment activities and multi-media content, including animations, concept maps, and flashcards, to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support. www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The study tools that enhance the e-book, along with web links to guide further reading, are also available as stand-alone resources for use alongside the print book. Here, lecturers can access a Lecturer's Guide to the book, alongside downloadable PowerPoints, images, and Test Banks for use in their teaching.

Contents

Part 1 PSYCHOLOGY AS SCIENCE: PRINCIPLES AND METHODS 1: Studying psychology 2: The science of psychology 3: Research methods in psychology Part 2 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 4: The biological basis of mind and behaviour 5: The nature, nurture, and evolution of behaviour 6: Consciousness Part 3 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 7: Learning 8: Perception, sensation, and attention 9: Memory 10: Thinking and language Part 4 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 11: Social-emotional development in children 12: Cognitive development 13: Lifespan development Part 5 INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 14: Intelligence 15: Personality 16: Motivation 17: Emotion 18: Issues in mental health 19: Mental health treatment Part 6 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 20: Social cognition 21: Social influence and attraction 22: Altruism and antisocial behaviour

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