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Higher Psychology: Approaches and Methods - Couverture souple

Keegan, Gerard; Copeland, Phyllis

 
9780340850282: Higher Psychology: Approaches and Methods

Synopsis

The first comprehensive text tailored to the curriculum of the Scottish Qualifications Authority, "Higher Psychology: Approaches and Methods" is the ideal textbook for the Higher Psychology course. The content of this book is specifically driven by the curriculum content, learning outcomes, performance criteria and the internal/external assessments for Higher Psychology as contained within the SQA specification. Readers will develop an ability to explain the main theoretical approaches and research methods found in psychology and understand the applications and limitations of these approaches. They will also be encouraged to interpret, analyse and critically evaluate psychological theories, evidence and research methods. Written by a highly experienced teacher with an intimate knowledge of the Scottish Psychology specifications, it will be invaluable to all students of the compulsory approaches and methods unit of the Higher Psychology course as well as mature Intermediate students, those doing Higher National Psychology Unit A, and anyone new to psychology at university level. The book promotes an understanding of the approaches, key concepts, methods and applications underpinning the scientific discipline of psychology. Other features include: structured assessment questions; interactive activities; links to online teaching & learning exercises; and, end of chapter summaries.

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À propos de l'auteur

Gerard Keegan is Principal Assessor in psychology for the Scottish Qualifications Authority and teaches at Kilmarnock College, Ayrshire. He has 20 years' experience in the development, teaching and assessment of psychology and is the author of five HSDU Teacher Support Packs for Intermediate, Higher and Advanced Higher Psychology.

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