Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect new developments in the field. Its celebrated pedagogical design has been reinforced with key research, issues and offers an exciting and engaging introduction to the study of psychology.The scientific approach brings together international research, practical application and the levels of analysis framework to encourage critical thinking about psychology and its impact on our daily lives. Key features:•Brand new! Psychology at Work interviews from Psychologists in the field provide a glimpse of their day-to-day work and the career path they have taken since completing a psychology degree. •Research Close Ups reflect new research and literature as well as brand new critical thinking questions to increase analysis and evaluation of the findings. •Core subject updates such as DSM-5 for psychological disorders. •Current issues and hot topics such as, social media, prosociality, critical perspectives of positive psychology and coverage of the replication crisis to prompt debates on the questions facing psychologists today.•Focus Arrow Boxes encourage critical analysis and application of the text.
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Chapter 1: The science of psychologyChapter 2: Studying behaviour scientificallyChapter 3: Evolution, genes, environment and behaviourChapter 4: The brain and behaviourChapter 5: Sensation and perceptionChapter 6: ConsciousnessChapter 7: Learning: the role of experienceChapter 8: MemoryChapter 9: Language and thinkingChapter 10: IntelligenceChapter 11: Motivation and emotionChapter 12: Lifespan development I: physical and cognitive developmentChapter 13: Lifespan development II: social and emotional developmentChapter 14: PersonalityChapter 15: Social thinking and behaviourChapter 16: Health psychology: adjusting to lifeChapter 17: Psychological disordersChapter 18: Treatment of psychological disorders
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780077189624
Publisert
2019-03-21
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Vekt
2086 gr
Høyde
270 mm
Bredde
223 mm
Dybde
38 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet