One thing I would like to highlight is the authors' commitment to developing students' critical thinking skills, their creativity, reflexivity, and application of psychology findings in context.

Nadzeya Svirydzenka, De Montfort University

The material is absolutely pitched at an appropriate level for students new to psychology as a discipline. I think that authors have achieved an excellent balance between being accessible without being too informal or over-simplified. The material is presented in a way that is not intimidating for students.

Gemma Stevens, Robert Gordon University

This book makes a critical approach accessible, and should scaffold students in developing their critical thinking.

Andrew Clements, University of Bedfordshire

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The book gives the students a broad understanding of what psychology entails a cognitive map of psychology, if you will. I really like that.

Anna Thit Johnsen, University of Southern Denmark

Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives offers students a complete introduction to psychology. It balances contemporary approaches with classic perspectives, weaves stimulating conceptual issues throughout the text, and encourages students to think critically, creatively, and practically about the subject and how it applies to the real-world. It opens with an introduction to the study of psychology at undergraduate level and the positioning of psychology as a science (including coverage of some of its methods), before going on to look at the core domains of study typical in many European programmes and set out in the British Psychological Society guidelines. The carefully developed pedagogical scheme is focused on getting students to think critically about the subject and to engage with its methodological elements, and on demonstrating real-world relevance. Digital formats and resources Principles of Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives is supported by online resources and is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. - The e-book is enhanced with embedded self-assessment activities and multi-media content, including animations, concept maps, and flashcards, to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support. www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The study tools that enhance the e-book, along with web links to guide further reading, are also available as stand-alone resources for use alongside the print book. Here, lecturers can access a Lecturer's Guide to the book, alongside downloadable PowerPoints, images, and Test Banks for use in their teaching.
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Principles of Psychology offers students a complete introduction to psychology. It balances contemporary approaches with classic perspectives, weaves stimulating conceptual issues throughout the text, and encourages students to think critically, creatively, and practically about the subject and how it applies to the real-world.
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Part 1 PSYCHOLOGY AS SCIENCE: PRINCIPLES AND METHODS 1: Studying psychology 2: The science of psychology 3: Research methods in psychology Part 2 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 4: The biological basis of mind and behaviour 5: The nature, nurture, and evolution of behaviour 6: Consciousness Part 3 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 7: Learning 8: Perception, sensation, and attention 9: Memory 10: Thinking and language Part 4 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 11: Social-emotional development in children 12: Cognitive development 13: Lifespan development Part 5 INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 14: Intelligence 15: Personality 16: Motivation 17: Emotion 18: Issues in mental health 19: Mental health treatment Part 6 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 20: Social cognition 21: Social influence and attraction 22: Altruism and antisocial behaviour
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Takes a clear, informal, and user-friendly approach to the subject Fully supports students as they make the transition to undergraduate-level psychology A thoroughly considered pedagogical scheme encourages development of the higher level thinking skills essential to success at undergraduate level Incorporates engaging real-world examples in its lively exploration of the subject Explores contemporary developments in psychology and includes research references from across the world Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support
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Matt Jarvis is a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is best known as a leading exponent of psychology education, from GCSE to postgraduate level. A former psychology education lecturer at Keele University and visiting lecturer at the University of Southampton's department of education, Matt has contributed widely to both psychology curriculum development and teacher development, and has conducted research into teacher stress, e-learning, and effective pedagogy. Matt also freelances as an author and trainer, and has written numerous best-selling A level and higher education psychology textbooks. He currently works as learning technology & innovation manager for Nacro, a major social justice & education charity. Paul Okami is Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Temple University USA, and a member of the Association for Psychological Science. Paul has published widely, in the areas of sexuality, evolutionary psychology, and child development. A highly regarded teacher at every level of higher education, from university to community college, Paul has had great success introducing students to contemporary perspectives in the subject.
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Takes a clear, informal, and user-friendly approach to the subject Fully supports students as they make the transition to undergraduate-level psychology A thoroughly considered pedagogical scheme encourages development of the higher level thinking skills essential to success at undergraduate level Incorporates engaging real-world examples in its lively exploration of the subject Explores contemporary developments in psychology and includes research references from across the world Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198813156
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
2364 gr
Høyde
272 mm
Bredde
219 mm
Dybde
38 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
960

Om bidragsyterne

Matt Jarvis is a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is best known as a leading exponent of psychology education, from GCSE to postgraduate level. A former psychology education lecturer at Keele University and visiting lecturer at the University of Southampton's department of education, Matt has contributed widely to both psychology curriculum development and teacher development, and has conducted research into teacher stress, e-learning, and effective pedagogy. Matt also freelances as an author and trainer, and has written numerous best-selling A level and higher education psychology textbooks. He currently works as learning technology & innovation manager for Nacro, a major social justice & education charity. Paul Okami is Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Temple University USA, and a member of the Association for Psychological Science. Paul has published widely, in the areas of sexuality, evolutionary psychology, and child development. A highly regarded teacher at every level of higher education, from university to community college, Paul has had great success introducing students to contemporary perspectives in the subject.