WelcomeWelcome to the second edition of "Psychology, European Edition". You will not find a better introductory psychology textbook. "Psychology" is comprehensive and superbly written: it engages, it informs, it facilitates debate. It is a lively yet rigorous text, supported by a wealth of additional material on a Companion Website. Psychology covers in depth and in lively and critical fashion all the major aspects of 1st year undergraduate psychology courses. The authors emphasise how the various sub-disciplines in psychology are interrelated. Importantly, the text covers not only new and important research but also the application of that research to real-life problems and situations, giving the book a genuine 'real world' approach to the subject. Psychology contains a wealth of features to help you engage with the material and appreciate the many fascinating areas of enquiry within the field. Main features*Cutting Edge sections: a new feature in each chapter describing new and important research. *A rich mixture of up-to-date international research and European examples with over 550 new references added. *A new chapter on social psychology.*
Significantly expanded chapters on developmental psychology and memory. *Revised and expanded throughout - over 50 new sections have been added! *New Controversies in Psychological Science and Psychology in Action features highlighting controversial findings or how research is applied in psychology. *Updated further reading lists and journal recommendations for each chapter plus new website recommendations. *Lavishly illustrated throughout. *A comprehensive glossary of terms. *A Companion Website which features regular research updates, plus an interactive study guide and Internet exercises: www.booksites.net/carlson. About the authors Neil R Carlson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA. G Neil Martin is Principal Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University, UK. William Buskist is Professor of Psychology at Auburn University, USA.
- ISBN10 1405841206
- ISBN13 9781405841207
- Publish Date 13 April 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 October 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Pearson Education Limited
- Language English