This clear and lively introduction to psychology assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. Extensively revised and updated, this third edition describes psychology as it is taught at universitues. Examples are used throughout to illustrate fundamental ideas, with a self-assessment quiz focusing readers' minds on a number of intriguing psychological problems. The differences betwen psychology, psychiatry and psychoanalysis are explained, and the professions and careers associated with psychology are explored. Suggestions for further reading and useful internet sites are included.

This book is designed to help students organize their thinking about psychology at a conceptual level. The focus on behaviour and empiricism has produced a text that is better organized, has fewer chapters, and is somewhat shorter than many of the leading books. The beginning of each section includes learning objectives; throughout the body of each section are key terms in bold followed by their definitions in italics; key takeaways, and exercises and critical thinking activities end each section.

An introduction to the psychology of learning that summarizes and integrates findings from both functional psychology and cognitive psychology.learning. Learning unites all living creatures, from simple microbes to complex human beings. But what is learning? And how does it work? For over a century, psychologists have considered such questions. Behavior analysts examined the ways in which the environment shapes behavior, whereas cognitive scientists have sought to understand the mental processes that enable us to learn. This book offers an introduction to the psychology of learning that draws on the key findings and major insights from both functional (behavior analysis) and cognitive approaches. After an introductory overview, the book reviews research showing how seemingly simple regularities in the environment lead to powerful changes in behavior, from habituation and classical conditioning to operant conditioning effects. It introduces the concept of complex learning and considers the idea that for verbal human beings even seemingly simple types of learning might qualify as instances of complex learning. Finally, it offers many examples of how psychological research on learning is being used to promote human well-being and alleviate such societal problems as climate change. Throughout the book, boxed text extends the discussion of selected topics and “think it through” questions help readers gain deeper understanding of what they have read. The book can be used as an introductory textbook on the psychology of learning for both undergraduate and postgraduate students or as a reference for researchers who study behavior and thinking.

Perfect for students, anyone interested in psychology and psychology for beginners. BOOK CONTAINS LINK FOR FREE BOOK! What is psychology? What areas of human behaviour does psychology cover? What approaches are there to human behaviour? If the answer is yes to any of those questions and more, then this is the book for you! As you will learn about what psychology is, the five approaches to human behaviour and you’ll have an introduction to nine subfields of psychology. By the end of this book, you will have a great introduction to psychology because you’ll be able to explain what psychology involves and you’ll have the knowledge of the other subareas of psychology to look at your favourite topic in more depth. If you like this book, then you will love my other books. Like: Sociocultural Psychology 2nd Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. What is Psychology? Content: Introduction Chapter 1: What is Psychology? Chapter 2: Approaches to Psychology Chapter 3: Biological Psychology Chapter 4: Cognitive Psychology Chapter 5: Sociocultural Psychology Chapter 6: Abnormal Psychology Chapter 7: Psychology of Human Relationships Chapter 8: Health Psychology Chapter 9: Developmental Psychology Chapter 10: Research in Psychology Chapter 11: Forensic Psychology

A guide to the field of psychology for those thinking of studying the subject at undergraduate level. Drawing heavily on the vocational psychology literature, the books presents self-exploration tools and self-assessment exercises to help readers decide if psychology is for them.