General Psychology
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A History of the Brain
From Stone Age surgery to modern neuroscience
A History of the Brain tells the full story of neuroscience, from antiquity to the present day. It describes how we have come to understand the biological nature of the brain, beginning in prehistoric times, and progressing to the twentieth century with the development of Modern Neuroscience....
Published December 8th 2014 by Psychology Press
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Classic Case Studies in Psychology
Third edition
The human mind is both extraordinary and compelling. But this is more than a collection of case studies; it is a selection of stories that illustrate some of the most extreme forms of human behaviour. From the leader who convinced his followers to kill themselves to the man who lost his memory;...
Published November 25th 2014 by Routledge
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Educational Psychology
2nd Edition
Series: Topics in Applied Psychology
Educational Psychology, Second Edition offers a comprehensive overview of how key advances in social, developmental and cognitive psychology impact upon the role of educational psychologists working today. Written by leading researchers, the book also explores controversies and dilemmas in both...
Published March 31st 2015 by Routledge
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Evolution and Behavior
Series: Foundations of Psychology
The relationship between how we evolved and how we behave is a controversial and fascinating field of study. From how we choose a mate to how we socialize with other people, the evolutionary process has an enduring legacy on the way we view the world. Evolution and Behavior provides students with a...
To Be Published October 2nd 2015 by Routledge
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Health Psychology
Series: Topics in Applied Psychology
Health Psychology guides the reader through core issues in health psychology research and practice. Each chapter builds on previous ones so that the text provides an overview of the field rather than presenting a compendium of topics. The book discusses mechanisms, models and methods and examines...
To Be Published March 1st 2016 by Routledge
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Sport and Exercise Psychology
2nd Edition
Series: Topics in Applied Psychology
The new edition of Sport and Exercise Psychology asks four fundamental questions that get to the heart of this flourishing discipline: What inner states influence what people think, feel, and behave? How can people manage or self-regulate their own inner states? How can sport and exercise...
To Be Published August 10th 2015 by Routledge
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The Student's Guide to Studying Psychology
4th Edition
Studying a degree course in psychology, even if you’ve taken the subject before university, requires a whole range of new skills and knowledge. And the 4th edition of this best-selling guide is an invaluable companion. It can not only help you to get a good final degree, but will also support you...
To Be Published July 6th 2015 by Psychology Press