Name: Simply Psychology By Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)
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Simply Psychology by Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

Simply Psychology, fourth edition, is an engaging and reader-friendly introduction to the key principles of psychology. Organized around the major approaches to the subject, it covers biological, developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, as well as individual differences.

Supported by a wealth of colour illustrations, it provides students new to the subject with straightforward and clear explanations of all the key topics within contemporary psychology. The features spread throughout the book are designed to help readers to engage with the material and include:

highlighted key terms and comprehensive glossary
chapter introductions and summaries
further reading and evaluation boxes
structured essay and self-assessment questions
case-studies and examples illustrating the application of key theories

It also concludes with a practical chapter that offers students tips and advice to help them improve their study skills and get the most out of the book and their studies.

NEW FOR THE FOURTH EDITION

expanded coverage of abnormal psychology
coverage of developments in neuroscience
new 'In the real world' feature showing how psychology can be used in a range of professional contexts

Simply Psychology is ideal for students studying psychology for the first time, as well as those in related fields such as nursing, social work and the social sciences.

About Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

Michael W. Eysenck

is one of the best-known psychologists in Europe. He is Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London and Professorial Fellow at Roehampton University. He is especially interested in cognitive psychology (about which he has written several books) and most of his research focuses on the role of cognitive factors in anxiety within normal and clinical populations.

About the author Preface 1 Introduction 2 History of psychology 3 Methods of investigation PART 1 BIOLOGICAL APPROACH 4 Biological bases of behaviour 5 Stress 6 Emotion 7 Aggression PART 2 DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH 8 Cognitive development 9 Language development 10 Moral development 11 Sex and gender PART 3 SOCIAL APPROACH 12 Attachment and deprivation 13 Prejudice and discrimination 14 Prosocial behaviour 15 Social influence 16 Social perception and attraction PART 4 INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 17 Intelligence 18 Personality 19 The self-concept PART 5 COGNITIVE APPROACH 20 Abnormal psychology 21 Visual perception 22 Memory 23 Problem solving, expertise, and creativity PART 6 EFFECTIVE LEARNING 24 Effective studying and learning Glossary References Index Illustration credits

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GOR009964489

ISBN 13

9781138698963

ISBN 10

1138698962

Title

Simply Psychology by Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

Author

Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Year published

20171106

Number of pages

455

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Simply Psychology Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

Simply Psychology by Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

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Simply Psychology Summary

Simply Psychology by Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

About Michael W. Eysenck (Emeritus Professor of Psychology in the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, UK)

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