ABSTRACT

This textbook provides a comprehensive account of psychology for all those with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. It covers the main areas of psychology, including social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, personality, intelligence, and biological psychology.; Each chapter contains definitions of key terms, together with several multiple-choice questions and answers, and semi- structured essay questions. In addition, every chapter contains a "Personal Viewpoint" section, which encourages the reader to compare his or her views on psychology with the relevant findings of psychologists. The last chapter is devoted to study skills, and provides numerous practical hints for readers who want to study more effectively.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|19 pages

Methods of investigation

part |1 pages

Part 1 Biological approach

chapter 3|16 pages

Biological bases of behaviour

chapter 4|18 pages

Stress

chapter 5|14 pages

Emotion

chapter 6|15 pages

Aggression

part 7|1 pages

Conditioning and learning

chapter 7|13 pages

Conditioning and learning

part 8|1 pages

Cognitive development

chapter 8|16 pages

Cognitive development

chapter 9|12 pages

Language development

chapter 10|16 pages

Moral development

chapter 11|13 pages

Sex and gender

part |1 pages

Part 4 Social approach

chapter 12|16 pages

Attachment and deprivation

chapter 13|16 pages

Prejudice and discrimination

chapter 14|16 pages

Pro-social behaviour

chapter 15|16 pages

Social influence

chapter 16|13 pages

Social perception

part 17|1 pages

Intelligence

chapter 17|14 pages

Intelligence

chapter 18|16 pages

Personality

chapter 19|13 pages

The self-concept

part |1 pages

Part 6 Cognitive approach

chapter 20|16 pages

Visual perception

chapter 21|16 pages

Memory

chapter 22|15 pages

Problem solving and creativity

part 23|1 pages

Part 7 Effective learning

chapter 23|8 pages

Effective learning