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The clearest, simplest introduction to psychology ever published. Grasping complex psychological ideas has never been easier. Transforming complicated ideas into easy-to-understand graphics, supported by accessible text, Simply Psychology is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Covering the key psychological theories from moral development to cognitive behavioural therapy, each easy-to-read,...

Written by Dr Sandi Mann, Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, Psychology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key...

The extraordinary story of psychology - from ancient thinkers to the pioneering minds of modern science. Take a fascinating trip through more than 2,500 years of groundbreaking ideas and discoveries that have shaped how we understand the human mind. Psych. takes you on a journey through the rich and fascinating history of psychology. From the early philosophical musings of Aristotle...

This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors—respected researchers and popular writers—invite students to join them on a tour of their favourite subject: psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new...

The new edition of Fifty Key Thinkers in Psychology introduces the life, thought, work, and impact of some of the most influential figures who have shaped and developed modern psychology, considering a more diverse history of the discipline. The revised text includes new biographies, histories, and overviews of the work from scientists and scholars such as Alfred Alder, Isabel Briggs...

In The Practical Researcher, Dana S. Dunn's student-friendly writing style and personal tone provide readers with a practical and engaging introduction to research methods in psychology. Using basic theory, solid research practices, and step-by-step techniques, the author leads students through the process of conducting a project from start to finish. The importance of learning to search, read, and critique the...

This brief, inexpensive text offers great flexibility in teaching the history of psychology. Used as a stand-alone text or with readers, this engaging book is noted for its analysis of the scientific and philosophical emergence of the field, as well as its coverage of contemporary psychology and emerging areas. Readers appreciate the book's balanced coverage of experimental, applied, and clinical...

An approachable, coherent, and important text, Research in Psychology: Methods and Design, 8th Edition continues to provide its readers with a clear, concise look at psychological science, experimental methods, and correlational research in this newly updated version. Rounded out with helpful learning aids, step-by-step instructions, and detailed examples of real research studies, the material is easy to read and student-friendly....

Crucially, the foundations of good psychology, in both practice and knowledge, are the ability to understand and carry out effective methods in psychological research. Subsequently, Introducing Psychological Research aims to introduce students to a thorough history of the key psychological studies across the sub-disciplines of social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology as well as neuroscience. Research case studies are described...

All in the Mind: Psychology for the Curious, Third Edition covers important, topical, and sometimes controversial subjects in the field of Psychology, offering an engaging alternative or supplement to traditional student textbooks. The third edition of this successful and uniquely readable textbook includes more than two thirds brand new material, with all retained material thoroughly revised and updated. All in...

Psychology, the study of mind and behaviour, has developed as a unique discipline in its brief history. Whether as it currently takes place, or how it has been conducted over the past 140 years or so since it became recognised as a separate field of study, there has been constant debate on its identity as a science. Psychology in Historical...

Understanding Biological Psychology is an accessible and distinctive new core textbook, designed to help students to appreciate the central role that biological processes play in psychology. Its innovative syntheses of theory with methods, and biological processes with mainstream psychological topics, give conceptual clarity to a complex and often confusing field. The text is divided into three main parts. The first...

Research Methods in Psychology, a text loved by instructors and students, provides the best learning experience for both future consumers and producers as they evaluate all facets of research. Award-winning author Beth Morling has thoroughly updated her groundbreaking text with fresh examples, revised ethics and statistics coverage, and a new section on qualitative methods. The new Fifth Edition is available...

Are we rational creatures? Do we have free will? Can we ever know ourselves? These and other fundamental questions have been discussed by philosophers over millennia. However, recent empirical findings in psychology and neuroscience suggest we should reconsider them. This textbook provides an engrossing overview of contemporary debates in the philosophy of psychology, exploring the ways in which the interaction...

An essential reference work for any student studying psychology for the first time, A Student's Dictionary of Psychology and Neuroscience (Seventh Edition) provides over 2,500 definitions of complex concepts in clear and accessible language alongside helpful diagrams. The dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of the main contemporary terms in psychology and neuroscience. This new edition features updated references which will be...

W. W. Norton is excited to announce that award-winning authors Elizabeth Phelps and Elliot Berkman will bring their ideas and energy to Psychological Science 7e. Our authors are committed to encouraging students to learn and evaluate psychology through the lens of methods, replication, and the open science era. Looking beyond the text, Liz and Elliot applied their experience with the...

The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders blends theory and research with practice and clinical application to provide learners with a solid foundation in psychological disorders. It aims to develop their understanding with up-to-date and relevant research, examples, and contexts. Since its first edition, the focus of the book has always been on balancing contemporary research and clinical application while...

The most influential unpublished work in the history of psychology. When Carl Jung embarked on an extended self-exploration he called his "confrontation with the unconscious," the heart of it was The Red Book, a large, illuminated volume he created between 1914 and 1930. Here he developed his principle theories—of the archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the process of individuation—that transformed...

Applied Psychology A practical and easy-to-understand introduction to applied psychology. In the newly revised second edition of Applied Psychology, distinguished psychologist and author Graham Davey delivers an accessible introduction to the main areas of applied psychology from the perspectives of practitioners and researchers in the United Kingdom, Europe, and other parts of the world. It explains the core psychological knowledge...

This visionary textbook is the third edition of a trusted and highly respected introduction to community psychology. The editors have focused on three contemporary social issues to illustrate key concepts throughout the book: climate change, affordable housing and homelessness, and immigration. Featuring a wide range of critical perspectives from international scholars and practitioners, Community Psychology encourages students to consider theories...

Selected as a 2024 Outstanding Academic Title by Choice This groundbreaking textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the causes, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book includes important diagnostic frameworks, such as the new DSM-5-TR, ICD-11, and PDM. It also expands the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural, and...

The second Australasian edition of Psychopathology (formerly known as Abnormal Psychology) presents students with an extensive examination of contemporary research, theoretical frameworks, and therapeutic interventions within the field. Embracing a multifaceted approach, the text advocates for the incorporation of diverse paradigms in understanding psychopathology. Throughout this edition, emphasis is placed on the integration of local research findings, supplemented by meticulously...

A complete introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary counselling psychology An excellent resource for students at undergraduate or graduate level, Counselling Psychology: A Textbook for Study and Practice provides valuable insights into the key issues associated with theory and practice in this field. The contributors represent a diverse array of approaches, reflecting the rich diversity within the area,...

Brain and Music offers a comprehensive survey of the latest neuroscientific research into the effects of music on the brain. This book covers a variety of topics fundamental for music perception, including musical syntax, musical semantics, music and action, and music and emotion. It includes general introductory chapters to engage a broad readership, as well as a wealth of detailed...

Based on the author’s forty years of experience in psychology, philosophy, and the social sciences, How to Rethink Psychology argues that to understand people we need to know more about their contexts than the dominant modes of thinking and research presently allow. Drawing upon insights from sources as diverse as Freud, CBT, quantum physics, and Zen philosophy, the book offers...

Students can find statistical analysis a challenging and complex task and, in order to master the techniques and complete their assignments successfully, they need a sound understanding of IBM SPSS. Updated to be compatible with IBM SPSS 30, with handy screenshots throughout, the eighth edition of this trusted and practical textbook will take students on a step-by-step journey towards carrying...

Psychobiology provides a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the study of psychobiology and the key concepts, topics, and research that are core to understanding the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. Assuming no prior knowledge of biology, the text emphasises the interaction of psychobiology with other core areas of psychology and disciplines. Through the use of exciting and...

Students can find statistical analysis a challenging and complex task and, in order to master the techniques and complete their assignments successfully, they need a sound understanding of IBM SPSS. Updated to be compatible with IBM SPSS 30, with handy screenshots throughout, the eighth edition of this trusted and practical textbook will take students on a step-by-step journey towards carrying...

Discover first-hand insights into the experience of acting as a psychologist expert witness In Psychology and the Law: Case Studies of Expert Witnesses, a team of distinguished psychologists delivers an insightful and practical collection of case studies exploring the role of mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses in regulatory, judicial, and quasi-judicial proceedings. Each chapter is authored by an...

The accessible, hands-on statistics textbook that behavioural science students and instructors trust Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences is a respected, practical textbook that offers carefully crafted exercises to support the teaching and learning of statistics. This revised eighth edition presents all the topics students in the behavioural sciences need in a uniquely accessible format, making statistics feel relevant and...

Why do we dream? What is the connection between our dreams and our mental health? Can we teach ourselves to have lucid dreams? The Psychology of Dreaming delves into the last 100 years of dream research to provide a thought-provoking introduction to what happens in our minds when we sleep. It looks at the role that dreaming plays in memory,...

Psychological Science Under Scrutiny explores a range of contemporary challenges to the assumptions and methodologies of psychology, in order to encourage debate and ground the discipline in solid science. Discusses the pointed challenges posed by critics to the field of psychological research, which have given pause to psychological researchers across a broad spectrum of sub-fields. Argues that those conducting psychological...

The new sixth edition of the Burton Psychology textbook is the gold standard ANZ resource on the market. After comprehensive consultation and research, the new edition has been reduced by 19%, and refreshed to include cross-cultural psychology throughout the book. The text has also been reorganised to place new chapters on Indigenous Psychology and Māori Psychology front and centre, and...

Forensic Psychology Explore the theory, research, and practice of forensic psychology with this collection of resources from recognised leaders in the field. The newly revised Third Edition of Forensic Psychology delivers insightful coverage of the theory and applications of forensic psychology. The book combines authoritative scholarship with an unprecedented breadth of international coverage and constitutes an essential resource for all...

Individual Differences and Personality provides a student-friendly introduction to both classic and cutting-edge research into personality, mood, motivation, and intelligence, and their applications in psychology and fields such as health, education, and sporting achievement. Including a new chapter on 'toxic' personality traits, and an additional chapter on applications in real-life settings, this fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and uniquely...

This textbook offers a refreshingly clear and digestible introduction to statistical analysis for psychology using the user-friendly jamovi software. The authors provide a concise, practical guide that takes students from the early stages of research design, with a jargon-free explanation of terminology, and walks them through key analyses such as the t-test, ANOVA, correlation, chi-square, and linear regression. The book...

Learn the most up-to-date developments in applied psychology with one authoritative collection. The Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology delivers 19 state-of-the-art addresses on a selected topic in applied psychology. Together, they constitute an up-to-date and authoritative reference that describes the most cutting-edge material in the most prominent domains of applied psychology. The accomplished academics and...

A guide to an evidence-based approach for teaching college-level psychology courses Teaching Psychology offers an evidence-based, student-centred approach that is filled with suggestions, ideas, and practices for teaching college-level courses in ways that contribute to student success. The authors draw on current scientific studies of learning, memory, and development, with specific emphasis on classroom studies. They offer practical advice for...