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Psychology Richard D. Gross

Psychology By Richard D. Gross

Psychology by Richard D. Gross


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Summary

Following the AEB syllabus psychology course, this book takes a modular approach by using case study material. The topics covered include psychology and ethics, sensory processes, perception, memory, language and thought and pro- and anti-social behaviour.

Psychology Summary

Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour by Richard D. Gross

This second edition continues to follow the AEB A-level syllabus, but adopts a more modular approach in line with current developments. The text has been revised and updated, featuring chapters on ethics and artificial intelligence, and increased use of case-study material. The comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the subject makes this a useful introductory guide for anyone studying psychology, including A level students, first-year undergraduates and nursing students.

Table of Contents

What is psychology?; is psychology a science?; psychology and ethics; the nervous system; states of consciousness; motivation, emotion and stress; learning; sensory processes; perception; perception - the nature-nuture debate; attention; memory; language and thought; thinking, problem-solving and artificial intelligence; the ethological and sociobiological approach to the study of behaviour; pro- and anti-social behaviour; interpersonal perception; interpersonal attraction; attitudes, attitude change and prejudice; social influence; childhood and adolescence - development of personality and the self-concept; adulthood and old age - development of personality and the self-concept; attachment and separation - the effects of early experience; sex and gender; cognitive development; language development; moral development; personality; intelligence; psychopathology; treatments and therapies.

Additional information

GOR001181979
9780340561362
034056136X
Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour by Richard D. Gross
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1992-07-30
1056
N/A
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