A2 Psychology: Key Topics

by Michael W . Eysenck (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  Psychology for A2 Level is a highly readable textbook, which has been written for the new A2 Psychology syllabus of the AQA Specification A (formerly AEB) and is aimed specifically at students pursuing their studies in psychology beyond AS level. It is an ideal follow-up to any AS level textbook, but in particular the best-selling Psychology for AS Level by the same authors. A supporting CD-ROM of AS/A2 teaching resources is free to teachers who recommend either of these textbooks to their students. This A2 level text, which builds on the ideas and insights explored at AS level to promote a deeper understanding of psychology, is written in an accessible, engaging style by highly experienced authors. The areas covered are: Social Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Comparative Psychology and Individual Differences. There are also chapters on Perspectives in Psychology and on the assessed coursework. At this level, students select options from the range of specified topics, and each topic within the syllabus is covered in sufficient depth for the requirements of A2. The book includes a number of helpful features: tailored to the new AQA(A) specification so that students can easily use the text for their A2 studies; mapped clearly and comprehensively to the requirements of three parts of the A2 assessment - Options paper, Synoptic paper, and Coursework; careful explanations that are easy to read and enable clear understanding; case studies of real life examples; important key studies, each with critical evaluation and discussion points; detailed end-of-chapter summaries; and, exam-style questions to test understanding and to give exam practice. The book also includes: suggested activities and self-assessment questions to stimulate thought and interpretation; suggestions for further reading, in print and on-line; many illustrations and humorous drawings to reinforce learning objectives; tips and suggestions for studying, learning, choosing options and preparing for exams and coursework; and, a glossary of key terms.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  Key Topics in A2 Psychology, based on the bestselling Psychology for A2 Level by Michael Eysenck, offers an innovative, alternative approach to tackling the AQA-A A2 psychology syllabus by focusing on key optional topics. Feedback from teachers reveals that certain options are more widely taught than others, and this book reflects the fact that many schools are restricted by the timetable and are unable to cover the entire course. Key Topics in A2 Psychology covers the most popular topics, taking relevant chapters from Psychology for A2 Level, including the compulsory modules such as coursework. The result is a unique, highly readable book of a manageable length, which will allow teachers to guide their students effectively through their studies. The complete and comprehensive Psychology for A2 Level will continue to be available for schools that prefer to teach other options and for students who wish to read around their key topic areas. The book is written in the same accessible and engaging style that has become the hallmark for all titles in the Psychology Press A-Level programme and contains a number of helpful features: - Full and thorough coverage of the most popular topics, including key sections from both the Options and Synoptic papers, as well as Coursework - Careful explanations that are easy to read and enable clear understanding - Case studies of real-life examples - Important key studies, each with critical evaluation and discussion points - Detailed end-of-section summaries - Exam-style questions to test understanding and give exam practice - Exam tips to enable students to practise structuring their essays - Suggested activities and self-assessment questions to stimulate thought and interpretation - Suggestions for further reading, in print and on-line - Many illustrations and humorous drawings to reinforce learning objectives - Tips and suggestions for studying, learning, and preparing for exams and coursework - Glossary of key terms