Psychology for AS level

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Psychology for AS level

Michael W. Eysenck

Psychology Press, c2003

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Includes index

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Description

Psychology for AS Level is a highly readable text which has been written especially for courses teaching the new AS level examination. Introducing students to the study of psychology, it covers the five most popular areas: memory, childhood development, stress, abnormality, and conformity and obedience. Psychology for AS Level is presented in language suitable for the complete beginner and encouranges studnets to develop coherent expression and critical thinking. Easier for the student new to psychology and written at the appropriate level for AS level by highly experienced authors, it contains a number of really helpful features: * Detailed end-of-chapter summaries and annotated further reading suggestions * Key studies (specific studies that enable students to understand methodology and criticise research) * Exam-style questions to test understanding and give exam practice * Case studies and research activities * Many illustrations and cartoons

Table of Contents

Starting Psychology. Introducing Psychology. Psychological Explanations. Studying and Taking Examinations. Human Memory. Short- and Long- term Memory. Forgetting. Critical Issue-Eyewitness Testimony. Developmental Psychology. Development and Variety of Attachments. Deprivation and Privation. Critical Issues-Day Care. Physiological Psychology-Stress. Stress as a Bodily Response. Sources of Stress. Critical Issue-Stress Management. Individual Differences-Abnormality. Defining Psychological Abnormality. Models of Abnormality. Critical Issue-Eating Disorders. Social Psychology. Conformity and Minority Influence. Obedience to Authority. Critical Issues-Ethics in Research. Research Methods. Research Methods. Research Design and Implementation. Data Analysis References. Author Index. Subject Index. Key Terms.

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  • NCID
    BA66676751
  • ISBN
    • 1841693642
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Hove
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 358 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
  • Classification
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