Perspectives in Psychology (Introductory Psychology Series)

by Alison Wadeley (Author), Ann Birch (Contributor), Alison Wadeley (Author), Ann Birch (Contributor), Tony Malim (Contributor)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $3.81

  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.

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  Paperback
  1992

  $3.25

  An overview of the nature of psychology and some of its major issues, ideal for all students on an introductory psychology course, particularly at A-level.