Psychology
Second European Edition
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Beschreibung
Students will love learning from this fantastic introductory text. Its novel 'mindbugs' approach uses quirks of the mind to lend insights into how the brain works, making it both original and cutting-edge. Written by psychology superstars, this edition has been adapted for a British/European audience by high-profile professor of experimental psychology, Bruce Hood, Bristol University. It is written in a truly engaging style which students will find fresh, entertaining and accessible.
The book is strong on the real-world applications of psychological science from around the globe, whilst placing each area of psychology firmly in historical context. It is the only adaptation of a new book rooted in the research methodologies and student experience of today.
- 'Psychomythology' feature which tackles common misconceptions about the discipline through scientific evidence
- 'Hot Science' boxes discussing cutting-edge research and neuroscience, and 'The Real World' vignettes demonstrating psychology in everyday life
- 'Stats Fact' boxes addressing often contested issues in statistical research
- Cutting Edge – rich in experimental data from the last ten years, but also in classic examples, the entire research orientation is contemporary and comprehensive
- Contains Mindbugs, a consistent pedagogical approach (not a boxed feature) which encourages students to think like psychologists
- Lecturer materials include over 50 video overviews; clips from experiments; animations; a Testbank of over 2500 multiple choice, true/false and essay questions; and PowerPoint slides
- An online Lecturer manual contains lecture suggestions, discussion questions, class exercises, a media planner and a BPS syllabus matrix
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- Two new chapters on social psychology: Social Relationships and Social Groups
- Thoroughly updated (and retitled) chapter on Psychological Disorders, offering more on social perspectives of mental health and an introduction to DSM-5
- Brand new 'Psychomythology' feature which tackles common misconceptions about the discipline through scientific evidence
- All-new 'Psychology and Me' videos featuring an international range of psychologists talking about their fascinating careers and giving students advice for the future
- 'Hot Science' boxes discussing cutting-edge research and neuroscience, and 'The Real World' vignettes demonstrating psychology in everyday life
- Increased coverage of research methods, including new 'Stats Fact' boxes addressing often contested issues in statistics
- A number of additional sections including those on executive functions, epigenetics, childhood reminiscing, self-esteem and inflated praise, and gender bias in motor development.
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Bruce M. Hood
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