A comprehensive and supremely engaging introduction to Psychology, this is a textbook like no other, always fresh, always introducing new tools for teaching and learning, and always attuned to how the field is shaped by new research. The ninth edition is now more concise, with 1200 new citations, enhanced pedagogy and a revised chapter on consciousness.
A thorough introduction to Psychology with impeccable scholarship, intellectual integrity, and cutting-edge research. Updated and now more accessible through overall streamlining of topics and coverage, enhanced pedagogical program, and a new modern design - the biggest revision yet!
This highly anticipated new introductory psychology textbook takes a fresh approach to the teaching of psychology by focusing on 'mind bugs' - foibles of the mind that are intrinsically fascinating and provide fundamental insights into how the mind works.
An accessible introduction to psychology that will continue to be a detailed yet user-friendly study aid for students throughout their degree. A broad range of thinkers, theories, key terms and concepts are all presented in an accessible style together with extensive study skills and further reading sections.
Research Methods and Statistics
Full of handy and reassuring advice, Research with People provides a unique and accessible introduction to the research methods needed when conducting research with people. The reader is guided step-by-step through the design and implementation of human research with a series of engaging practicals. Ideal as a class textbook for Research Methods modules. It will also remain useful to students beyond the module, as a companion to research throughout their degree.
The new edition of this bestselling guide to SPSS is the ideal companion for students learning how to use SPSS to analyse psychological data. As with previous editions, the book retains the comprehensive coverage, clarity and flexibility that has made it an indispensable resource for students at all levels.
This edition provides full summaries of the most important psychological research studies and includes an expanded section on methodology. The studies have been selected to highlight the major areas of psychology and studies are grouped under headings of social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology.
In this groundbreaking book Zoltán Dienes introduces students to key issues in the philosophy of science and statistics that have a direct and vital bearing on the practice of research in psychology. The book is organised around the influential thinkers and conceptual debates which pervade psychological research and teaching but until now have not been made accessible to students. In a clear and fluid style, Dienes takes the reader on a compelling tour of the ideas of key thinkers.Featuring examples drawn from extensive teaching experience to ground the ideas firmly in psychological science, the book is an ideal companion to courses and modules in psychological research methods and also to those covering conceptual and historical issues.
The author critically reviews research on human development from the earliest studies to the theories and issues of the 21st century, including recent breakthroughs in neuropsychology, cross-cultural psychology and in the application of dynamic systems theory. Coverage of methodology and ethics combined with thorough revision summaries in each chapter make this an invaluable introduction for students of developmental psychology. Can be used on topical as well as chronological courses.
Taking a chronological approach, The Development of Children uses a broad scientific framework to present development as an interaction of biological, social, and psychological processes and human culture. The sixth edition has been completely revised, with new material comprising a third of the book and coverage of the most exciting developments of the moment.
A topical, non-encyclopaedic text with an innovative thematic framework that unites the diverse areas of child development; updated throughout, including a new chapter on Gender and enhanced coverage of Conceptual Development.
This is a comprehensive introduction to the field, presenting all major models of abnormality. Written with clarity and compassion, the book features exceptional pedagogy, intriguing case studies and a stimulating art program to facilitate learning. The seventh edition features increased coverage of culture and neuroscience integrated throughout, plus a revised photo and art program.
An up-to-date introduction to the biological basis of behaviour, with new research findings and reorganized for increased accessibility.
A scholarly guide to human neuropsychology with a clinical focus throughout. Thorough coverage of brain evolution unites the study of its anatomy and physiology with an understanding of its cognitive, experimental and clinical psychological functions. The 6th edition is updated throughout and has a new 4-colour design. Lecturer and student supplements are available.
A comprehensive and authoritative survey of the biological basis of behaviour with an outstanding illustration program and broad perspective.
Neuroscience & Cognitive Psychology
Written by 7 leaders in the field, this text covers the growing canon of cognitive neuroscience and makes clear the future challenges. Richly illustrated and including helpfull pedagogy, each copy comes with Sylvius 4, offering an interactive tutorial on human neuroanatomy and a digital atlas of human brain structure.
Neuroscience guides students through the challenges and excitement of this rapidly changing field. The book's length and accessibility of its writing are a successful combination that has proven to work equally well for medical students and in undergraduate neuroscience courses.
'In this timely and significant book, Fox deftly integrates findings from cognitive psychology and from neuroscience in presenting a sophisticated and comprehensive discussion of the science of emotion. She offers important insights that sharpen our knowledge of the links among cognition, affect, personality, and neurobiology. This volume should be on the bookshelf of every scientist or student who is interested in understanding the interplay of psychological and biological aspects of emotion.' - Professor Ian Gotlib, Stanford University, US
A new, highly engaging introductory text for Sensation and Perception courses with compelling anecdotes and full-colour illustrations throughout. Written by an exceptional author team.
This textbook shows how developments in neuroscience have changed the field of learning and memory in the last ten years. A comprehensive, accessible and engaging introduction, Learning and Memory integrates behavioural studies and brain studies of learning and memory, drawing on both animal and human work, and applying these insights to clinical disorders (like Alzheimer's disease and amnesia) as well as everyday life.
To understand how the brain learns and remembers requires an integration of psychological concepts and behavioural methods with mechanisms of synaptic plasticity systems and neuroscience. This new full-colour textbook provides a synthesis of this interdisciplinary field, each chapter making the key concepts transparent and accessible.
This text explains the theoretical principles of human sociobiology and evolutionary psychology, illustrating the way humans think and behave. The second edition has been updated with recent research and expanded with more coverage of key topics, as well as new chapters, making it even more of a core text. Additions include material on mental disorders, and emotions and their expression.
Human Evolutionary Psychology offers a comprehensive overview of all aspects of human evolutionary behaviour and psychology. Tackling everything from mate choice to marriage patterns, childcare to cultural evolution, Human Evolutionary Psychology critically assesses the value of evolutionary explanations to humans in both modern western society and traditional pre-industrial societies. The combination of broad scope and in-depth analysis makes it the ideal introduction to this exciting and rapidly expanding area of research.
Most people experience some difficulty with writing formal or technical papers. Students, in particular, can experience problems with the requirements of writing papers in psychology. This book is a comprehensive companion to the entire writing process. It emphasizes the principles and logic underlying the thinking and writing process, so that these may be applied to a range of essays, literature reviews and research reports. The book also includes advice and guidance on the reporting of statistics, and on the design, preparation, and use of figures and tables to illustrate research results, plus reference material on grammar, punctuation, spelling, abbreviations, and on typing and presentation. For ease of finding relevant material it is organized into parts that relate to various aspects of writing and types of papers, and includes internal cross-references, a checklist of the writing process and examples of good and bad research reports.
This book offers students easily digestible advice on how to plan, design, research and write their thesis. Written to help students across differing syllabi it provides invaluable guidance applicable to particular course requirements. It is the ideal accompaniment to have from start to finish of the project.
"Excellent. the best study skills book around" - Dr P Starie, Humanities & Social Sciences Faculty, University of Portsmouth
The only study skills book to cover all the core skills has been revised and updated throughout. This number one, best-selling text introduces higher level study skills and helps students develop a deeper understanding of the learning process itself. The third edition includes new chapters on e-learning and numeracy.
An independent comparative review by Kate Williams of Oxford Brookes University ranks this as the best Study Skills resource - click on the link below to read the report in detail.
