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Cognitive Processes includes discussion of relevant theory, up to date research and some practical applications of psychological knowledge. In common with the other books in this series, it can be used in various ways; as a framework for private study; as supplementary material for a taught course; or else as revision notes.

This second edition of this successful textbook has been completely rewritten, updated and revised and now contains some of the most recent research and theory on most areas of social psychology. The emphasis on social cognition provides a unifying theme and topics covered include material on conflict and cooperation, including sections on prejudice, aggression and helping behaviour. How we attribute personality characteristics from observation of the behaviour of other people and ourselves is examined, along with leadership, group decisions and different types of relationships. Fully...

Introductory Psychology is a major text ideal for those embarking on the study of psychology for the first time. It is the result of over 20 years of teaching in the area and provides a lively, readable and comprehensive account of the subject. The book is divided into eight parts covering: historical background, issues and controversies in psychology; biological bases of psychology; cognitive psychology; animal behaviour; human development; social psychology; personality and atypical behaviour; research methods.

The text is fully illustrated and features chapter objectives,...

This second edition of this popular text is designed to meet the needs of teachers and students following new A and AS level Psychology syllabuses on either modular or terminal routes, as well as those on introductory psychology courses at degree level. This extensively revised and updated edition covers:

* major orientations in psychology and philosophical issues in psychology: including free-will and determinism and reductionism

* psychology and science biases in psychological theory and research, including advertising, propaganda, warfare and psychometric testing

* ethics in...