Simply Psychology, fifth edition, is an engaging and reader-friendly introduction to the key principles of psychology. Organised around the major approaches to the subject, it covers biological, developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, as well as individual differences.
Supported by a wealth of colour illustrations, this textbook provides students new to the subject with straightforward and clear explanations of all the key topics within contemporary psychology. The features spread throughout the book are designed to help readers to engage with the material and include:
highlighted key terms and comprehensive glossary
chapter introductions and summaries
further reading and evaluation boxes
structured essay and self-assessment questions
case studies and examples illustrating the application of key theories
a practical chapter that offers students tips and advice to help them improve their study skills and get the most out of the book and their studies.
Additional features new to the fifth edition include:
new quizzes
updated further reading advice
an extra chapter on clinical psychology
an expanded section on quantitative research methods
additional coverage of popular topics, like sleep.
This is an ideal text for students new to psychology and those in related fields such as nursing, social work, and the social sciences.
An Introduction to Applied Cognitive Psychology offers an accessible review of recent research in the application of cognitive methods, theories, and models. Using real-world scenarios and engaging everyday examples this book offers clear explanations of how the findings of cognitive psychologists have been put to use. The book explores all of the major areas of cognitive psychology, including attention, perception, memory, thinking and decision making, as well as some of the factors that affect cognitive processes, such as drugs and biological cycles.
Now in full colour, this new edition has been thoroughly updated to include cutting-edge research and theories. There are also new chapters on perceptual errors and accidents, the influence of emotion, and the role of cognitive factors in music and sport.
Written by well-respected experts in the field, this textbook will appeal to all undergraduate students of cognitive psychology, as well as professionals working in the areas covered in the book, such as education, police work, sport, and music.
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