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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Matt Jarvis (Leading exponent of psychology education from GCSE to postgraduate level) , Paul Okami (Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Temple University, USA)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 21.90cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.20cm Weight: 2.364kg ISBN: 9780198813156ISBN 10: 0198813155 Pages: 960 Publication Date: 21 January 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPart 1 PSYCHOLOGY AS SCIENCE: PRINCIPLES AND METHODS 1: Studying psychology 2: The science of psychology 3: Research methods in psychology Part 2 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 4: The biological basis of mind and behaviour 5: The nature, nurture, and evolution of behaviour 6: Consciousness Part 3 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 7: Learning 8: Perception, sensation, and attention 9: Memory 10: Thinking and language Part 4 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 11: Social-emotional development in children 12: Cognitive development 13: Lifespan development Part 5 INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 14: Intelligence 15: Personality 16: Motivation 17: Emotion 18: Issues in mental health 19: Mental health treatment Part 6 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 20: Social cognition 21: Social influence and attraction 22: Altruism and antisocial behaviourReviewsOne thing I would like to highlight is the authors' commitment to developing students' critical thinking skills, their creativity, reflexivity, and application of psychology findings in context. * Nadzeya Svirydzenka, De Montfort University * The material is absolutely pitched at an appropriate level for students new to psychology as a discipline. I think that authors have achieved an excellent balance between being accessible without being too informal or over-simplified. The material is presented in a way that is not intimidating for students. * Gemma Stevens, Robert Gordon University * This book makes a critical approach accessible, and should scaffold students in developing their critical thinking. * Andrew Clements, University of Bedfordshire * The book gives the students a broad understanding of what psychology entails a cognitive map of psychology, if you will. I really like that. * Anna Thit Johnsen, University of Southern Denmark * The book gives the students a broad understanding of what psychology entails a cognitive map of psychology, if you will. I really like that. * Anna Thit Johnsen, University of Southern Denmark * This book makes a critical approach accessible, and should scaffold students in developing their critical thinking. * Andrew Clements, University of Bedfordshire * The material is absolutely pitched at an appropriate level for students new to psychology as a discipline. I think that authors have achieved an excellent balance between being accessible without being too informal or over-simplified. The material is presented in a way that is not intimidating for students. * Gemma Stevens, Robert Gordon University * One thing I would like to highlight is the authors' commitment to developing students' critical thinking skills, their creativity, reflexivity, and application of psychology findings in context. * Nadzeya Svirydzenka, De Montfort University * Author InformationMatt Jarvis is a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is best known as a leading exponent of psychology education, from GCSE to postgraduate level. A former psychology education lecturer at Keele University and visiting lecturer at the University of Southampton's department of education, Matt has contributed widely to both psychology curriculum development and teacher development, and has conducted research into teacher stress, e-learning, and effective pedagogy. Matt also freelances as an author and trainer, and has written numerous best-selling A level and higher education psychology textbooks. He currently works as learning technology & innovation manager for Nacro, a major social justice & education charity. Paul Okami is Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Temple University USA, and a member of the Association for Psychological Science. Paul has published widely, in the areas of sexuality, evolutionary psychology, and child development. A highly regarded teacher at every level of higher education, from university to community college, Paul has had great success introducing students to contemporary perspectives in the subject. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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