Psychology 5e
Chapter 2 Studying behaviour scientifically
Chapter 3 Evolution, genes, environment and behaviour
Chapter 4 The brain and behaviour
Chapter 5 Sensation and perception
Chapter 6 Consciousness
Chapter 7 Learning: the role of experience
Chapter 8 Memory
Chapter 9 Language and thinking
Chapter 10 Intelligence
Chapter 11 Lifespan development I: physical and cognitive development
Chapter 12 Lifespan development II: social and emotional development
Chapter 13 Motivation and emotion
Chapter 14 Personality
Chapter 15 Social thinking and behaviour
Chapter 16 Health psychology: adjusting to life
Chapter 17 Psychological disorders
Chapter 18 Treatment of psychological disorders
The fifth edition has been fully updated to reflect new developments in the field and the scientific approach brings together international research and practical application to encourage critical thinking about psychology and its impact on our societies and daily lives.
Key features:
• Brand New! The Bigger Picture takes a step back and reflects on how a subject can be interpreted from different angles. Replacing the Levels of Analysis feature, the Bigger Picture explores not only the biological, psychological and environmental levels, but also cultural and developmental aspects as well.
• Brand New! Learning Goals and Review Questions encourage students to consider the core learnings of each chapter and critically assess their real world implications.
• New and Updated! Psychology at Work interviews from Psychologists in the field are now included in every chapter. They provide a glimpse into 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 updated critical thinking questions to encourage analysis and evaluation of the findings.
• Current issues and hot topics such as, Covid-19, fake news, workplace psychology, social media, prosociality and critical perspectives of positive psychology prompt debates on the questions facing psychologists today.
Nigel Holt is Head of Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University, Wales
Andy Bremner is Professor of Developmental Psychology and Head of Education at the University of Birmingham, UK
Michael Vliek is an affiliate of the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands and lectures at the University of Leiden, Germany
Ed Sutherland is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Director of Learning and Teaching at the University of Leeds, UK
Michael W. Passer is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington, USA
Ronald E. Smith is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington, USA
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