Author: Michael W. Eysenck Publisher: Psychology Press ISBN: 1317775341 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 193
Book Description
This is a title in the modular "Principles in Psychology Series", designed for A-level and other introductory courses, aiming to provide students embarking on psychology courses with the necessary background and context. One aspect of this is to consider contemporary psychology in the light of its historical development. Another aspect is to examine some of the major controversies which have dominated psychology over the centuries. Yet another aspect is to consider some of the major areas of psychology eg social, developmental, cognitive in terms of what they have to offer in the quest for an understanding of human behaviour.; The book also addresses key issues which need to be considered as psychology matures into a fully fledged experimental and scientific discipline. For example, how much do laboratory experiments tell us about how people behave in the real world? And how far is it ethically permissable for psychologists to go in their pursuit of knowledge?
Author: Michael W. Eysenck Publisher: Psychology Press ISBN: 1317775333 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 196
Book Description
This is a title in the modular "Principles in Psychology Series", designed for A-level and other introductory courses, aiming to provide students embarking on psychology courses with the necessary background and context. One aspect of this is to consider contemporary psychology in the light of its historical development. Another aspect is to examine some of the major controversies which have dominated psychology over the centuries. Yet another aspect is to consider some of the major areas of psychology eg social, developmental, cognitive in terms of what they have to offer in the quest for an understanding of human behaviour.; The book also addresses key issues which need to be considered as psychology matures into a fully fledged experimental and scientific discipline. For example, how much do laboratory experiments tell us about how people behave in the real world? And how far is it ethically permissable for psychologists to go in their pursuit of knowledge?
Author: Michael W. Eysenck Publisher: Psychology Press ISBN: 9780863772542 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 196
Book Description
This book discusses psychology in the light of its historical development, some of the major controversies, and considers such areas as social, developmental and cognitive psychology.
Author: Harold Faw Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 1585585645 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 200
Book Description
This book follows the standard progression of introductory psychology texts and adds a Christian perspective that contributes needed diversity to the study of the mind and behavior. Topics range from ESP to moral development. Each chapter provides an introduction and overview of a given theme, a discussion of issues, an exploration of how psychological and biblical perspectives might be complementary, and a recap with suggested readings.
Author: Angela M. Sabates Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 0830866418 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 567
Book Description
Angela Sabates offers a well-researched social psychology textbook that makes full use of the unique view of human persons coming down to us from the Christian tradition. She highlights Christian contributions to a wide range of questions from the dynamics of persuasion to the social psychology of violence.
Author: Jan De Houwer Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262539233 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 315
Book Description
An introduction to the psychology of learning that summarizes and integrates findings from both functional psychology and cognitive psychology.learning. Learning unites all living creatures, from simple microbes to complex human beings. But what is learning? And how does it work? For over a century, psychologists have considered such questions. Behavior analysts examined the ways in which the environment shapes behavior, whereas cognitive scientists have sought to understand the mental processes that enable us to learn. This book offers an introduction to the psychology of learning that draws on the key findings and major insights from both functional (behavior analysis) and cognitive approaches. After an introductory overview, the book reviews research showing how seemingly simple regularities in the environment lead to powerful changes in behavior, from habituation and classical conditioning to operant conditioning effects. It introduces the concept of complex learning and considers the idea that for verbal human beings even seemingly simple types of learning might qualify as instances of complex learning. Finally, it offers many examples of how psychological research on learning is being used to promote human well-being and alleviate such societal problems as climate change. Throughout the book, boxed text extends the discussion of selected topics and “think it through” questions help readers gain deeper understanding of what they have read. The book can be used as an introductory textbook on the psychology of learning for both undergraduate and postgraduate students or as a reference for researchers who study behavior and thinking.
Author: Michael W. Eysenck Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 9781841693606 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 1002
Book Description
In this book Michael Eysenck, one of the UK's most eminent and leading psychologists, provides a unique approach to Introductory Psychology.
Author: Ann Birch Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1349142735 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 250
Book Description
This second edition of this popular text is designed to meet the needs of teachers and students following new A and AS level Psychology syllabuses on either modular or terminal routes, as well as those on introductory psychology courses at degree level. This extensively revised and updated edition covers: - Major orientations in psychology and philosophical issues in psychology: including free-will and determinism and reductionism - Psychology and science biases in psychological theory and research, including advertising, propaganda, warfare and psychometric testing - Ethics in psychological research and practice - Ethics in socially sensitive research Key concepts are clearly flagged and learning objectives are included in each chapter.
Author: Lee Ross Publisher: Pinter & Martin Publishers ISBN: 1905177445 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 502
Book Description
How does the situation we're in influence the way we behave and think? Professors Ross and Nisbett eloquently argue that the context we find ourselves in substantially affects our behavior in this timely reissue of one of social psychology's classic textbooks. With a new foreword by Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point.
Author: Piers Worth Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1000542726 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
Positive Psychology Across the Life Span provides an insight into how we are affected by the different stages of adult development and gives us the opportunity to change through choice rather than leaving change to chance. The science of positive psychology offers a wealth of research and evidence-based interventions and shares insights into which habits and behaviours contribute to how to live a flourishing life. This book aims to extend that knowledge by introducing and incorporating key aspects of existential and humanistic psychology and explores positive psychology with a lifespan perspective. It goes beyond theory to look at practical application, with insightful reflective questions. Whilst acknowledging the differences and disagreements between some of the key figures in the subject areas of the book, it seeks to highlight the areas where there is agreement and congruence which have been previously overlooked or ignored. The book will be essential reading for students and practitioners of positive psychology as well as other mental health professionals.
Author: Michael W. Eysenck
Author: Michael W. Eysenck
Author: Michael W. Eysenck
Author: Harold Faw
Author: Angela M. Sabates
Author: Jan De Houwer
Author: Michael W. Eysenck
Author: Ann Birch
Author: Lee Ross
Author: Piers Worth