Simply Psychology

2nd edition
ISBN: 978-1-84169-309-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 248 mm, Gewicht: 870 g

This textbook provides a comprehensive account of psychology for all those with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. It covers the main areas of psychology, including social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, personality, intelligence, and biological psychology.; Each chapter contains definitions of key terms, together with several multiple-choice questions and answers, and semi- structured essay questions. In addition, every chapter contains a "Personal Viewpoint" section, which encourages the reader to compare his or her views on psychology with the relevant findings of psychologists. The last chapter is devoted to study skills, and provides numerous practical hints for readers who want to study more effectively.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Eysenck, Michael W.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: methods of investigation. Part 1 Biological approach: Biological Bases of Behaviour; Stress; Theories of Emotion; Aggression. Part 2 Behaviourist approach: learning and human behaviour. Part 3 Developmental approach: cognitive development and the development of visual perception; language development; moral development; sex and gender. Part 4 Social approach: attachment, separation, and socialization; prejudice; pro-social behaviour; social influence and territorial behaviour; social perception. Part 5 Individual differences' approach: intelligence; human personality; towards a concept of self. Part 6 Cognitive approach: perception; memory; problem-solving and creativity. Part 7 Effective learning: study skills, C. Eysenck, F. Eysenck.

This textbook provides a comprehensive account of psychology for all those with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. It covers the main areas of psychology, including social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, personality, intelligence, and biological psychology.; Each chapter contains definitions of key terms, together with several multiple-choice questions and answers, and semi- structured essay questions. In addition, every chapter contains a "Personal Viewpoint" section, which encourages the reader to compare his or her views on psychology with the relevant findings of psychologists. The last chapter is devoted to study skills, and provides numerous practical hints for readers who want to study more effectively.

This textbook provides a comprehensive account of psychology for all those with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. It covers the main areas of psychology, including social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology,

Über Autor(innen)

Michael W. Eysenck is one of the best-known British psychologists. He is Professor of Psychology and head of the psychology department at Royal Holloway University of London, which is one of the leading departments in the United Kingdom. His academic interests lie mainly in cognitive psychology, with much of his research focusing on the role of cognitive factors in anxiety in normal and clinical populations.