ABSTRACT

Simply Psychology, fourth edition, is an engaging and reader-friendly introduction to the key principles of psychology. Organized 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, it 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

It also concludes with 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.

NEW FOR THE FOURTH EDITION

  • expanded coverage of abnormal psychology
  • coverage of developments in neuroscience
  • new ‘In the real world' feature showing how psychology can be used in a range of professional contexts

Simply Psychology is ideal for students studying psychology for the first time, as well as those in related fields such as nursing, social work and the social sciences.

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|24 pages

History of psychology

chapter 3|16 pages

Methods of investigation

part 1|63 pages

Biological approach

chapter 4|16 pages

Biological bases of behaviour

chapter 5|18 pages

Stress

chapter 6|12 pages

Emotion

chapter 7|16 pages

Aggression

part 2|55 pages

Developmental approach

chapter 8|14 pages

Cognitive development

chapter 9|12 pages

Language development

chapter 10|14 pages

Moral development

chapter 11|14 pages

Sex and gender

part 3|83 pages

Social approach

chapter 12|16 pages

Attachment and deprivation

chapter 13|16 pages

Prejudice and discrimination

chapter 14|16 pages

Prosocial behaviour

chapter 15|18 pages

Social influence

chapter 16|16 pages

Social perception and attraction

part 4|46 pages

Individual differences

chapter 17|16 pages

Intelligence

chapter 18|14 pages

Personality

chapter 19|15 pages

The self-concept

part 5|71 pages

Cognitive approach

chapter 20|16 pages

Abnormal psychology

chapter 21|16 pages

Visual perception

chapter 22|20 pages

Memory

chapter 23|18 pages

Problem solving, expertise, and creativity

part 6|17 pages

Effective learning

chapter 24|16 pages

Effective studying and learning