Perspectives in Psychology
- Textbook
Perspectives in Psychology
- Textbook
Description
This second edition of this popular text is designed to meet the needs of teachers and students following new A and AS level Psychology syllabuses on either modular or terminal routes, as well as those on introductory psychology courses at degree level. This extensively revised and updated edition covers:
- Major orientations in psychology and philosophical issues in psychology: including free-will and determinism and reductionism
- Psychology and science biases in psychological theory and research, including advertising, propaganda, warfare and psychometric testing
- Ethics in psychological research and practice
- Ethics in socially sensitive research
Key concepts are clearly flagged and learning objectives are included in each chapter.
Table of Contents
Preface
Psychology: An Historical Sketch
Theoretical Approaches to Psychology Issues and Debates in Psychology
Controversies in Psychological Research
Ethics in Psychology
Controversial Applications of Psychological Research
Psychology in Action
Bibliography
Index.
Product details
| Published | 11 Nov 1997 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Extent | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781349142736 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Series | Introductory Psychology Series |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
















