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.

Autorentext

Roger Davies, Peter Houghton

Inhalt

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.