Hayes, Nicky.
Foundations of psychology / Nicky Hayes - 3rd ed. - London : Thomson Learning, 2000 - xxv, 897 p. ; 26 cm.
1. Perspectives in psychology. - Section 1. Cognitive Psychology. 2. Perception and attention. 3. Memory. 4. Language and literacy. 5. Thinking and representation. - Section 2. Individuality adn abnormality. 6. Intelligence. 7. Theories of personality. 8. The medical model of abnormal behaviour. 9. Alternatives to the medical model. - Section 3. Physiological psychology. 10. Brain development and clinical neuropsychology. 11. Consciousness. 12. Sensation and parapsychology. 13. Emotion and motivation. - Section 4. Social psychology. 14. Self and others. 15. Understanding others. 16. Social influence and social action. 17. Attitudes. predudice, and crowd behaviour. - Section 5. Development psychology. 18. Learning and skill development. 19. Cognitive development and social awareness. 20. Social development. 21. Lifespan developmental psychology. - Section 6. Comparative psychology. 22. Introduction comparative psychology. 23. Animal behaviour. 24. Animal communication. 25. Methods and ethics in psychology. - Glossary. Bibliography. - Index.
This book [covers] how historical contexts and the development of the various movements in psychology have helped to shape the subject, fascinating real-world applications of psychology theories, [and] the latest international research findings and methodologies, along with contemporary debates. Foundation of Psychology is an essential textbook for budding psychologists as well as students of other disciplines who need an introduction to the subject. - Back cover
1861525893 (pbk.)
Psychology.
150 / HAY
Foundations of psychology / Nicky Hayes - 3rd ed. - London : Thomson Learning, 2000 - xxv, 897 p. ; 26 cm.
1. Perspectives in psychology. - Section 1. Cognitive Psychology. 2. Perception and attention. 3. Memory. 4. Language and literacy. 5. Thinking and representation. - Section 2. Individuality adn abnormality. 6. Intelligence. 7. Theories of personality. 8. The medical model of abnormal behaviour. 9. Alternatives to the medical model. - Section 3. Physiological psychology. 10. Brain development and clinical neuropsychology. 11. Consciousness. 12. Sensation and parapsychology. 13. Emotion and motivation. - Section 4. Social psychology. 14. Self and others. 15. Understanding others. 16. Social influence and social action. 17. Attitudes. predudice, and crowd behaviour. - Section 5. Development psychology. 18. Learning and skill development. 19. Cognitive development and social awareness. 20. Social development. 21. Lifespan developmental psychology. - Section 6. Comparative psychology. 22. Introduction comparative psychology. 23. Animal behaviour. 24. Animal communication. 25. Methods and ethics in psychology. - Glossary. Bibliography. - Index.
This book [covers] how historical contexts and the development of the various movements in psychology have helped to shape the subject, fascinating real-world applications of psychology theories, [and] the latest international research findings and methodologies, along with contemporary debates. Foundation of Psychology is an essential textbook for budding psychologists as well as students of other disciplines who need an introduction to the subject. - Back cover
1861525893 (pbk.)
Psychology.
150 / HAY