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Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour - Couverture souple

Gross, Richard D.

 
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Synopsis

This second edition continues to follow the AEB A-level syllabus, but adopts a more modular approach in line with current developments. The text has been revised and updated, featuring chapters on ethics and artificial intelligence, and increased use of case-study material. The comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the subject makes this a useful introductory guide for anyone studying psychology, including A level students, first-year undergraduates and nursing students.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This self-study and revision aid is for all students of psychology. Each of the 31 chapters in the second edition of "Psychology: The Science of Mind & Behaviour" is covered by multiple-choice questions, self-assessment questions, lists of key terms and schematic representations of key concepts, allowing students to test their absorption of the main text and reinforce learning. Practical advice on examination techniques is provided by the Chief Examiner of the AEB A-level exam, Paul Humphreys. Other titles by Richard Gross include "Psychology: The Science of Mind & Behaviour" and "Key Studies in Psychology".

Biographie de l'auteur

Richard Gross holds degrees in Psychology & Philosophy and the Sociology of Education & Mass Communications. Following a career in teaching, the runaway success of his first book, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, made it possible for him to switch direction and focus on writing. His other best-selling books include Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology, Key Studies in Psychology, AQA(A) Psychology for A2 and Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Richard speaks often at student and teacher conferences. In his spare time he is almost as devoted a Spurs fan as he is a husband and father of two daughters.

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