A useful book for the specialist engaged in assessment and research'. - Journal of Analytical Psychology This book is a must-have for the bookshelf if you are a student or practitioner in the fields of psychology or even sociology. It will be of equal value to anyone working in the fields of brain injury, mental health or related fields. It is a handbook of references, terms and abbreviations related to neuroanatomy, psychology, medicine and their experiments and therapies, as well as dipping in and out of statistical processes and their meanings. The book will have broad appeal from student...

This would be an excellent companion to an A-level or first year degree course or indeed anyone with an interest in psychology. The book aims to tell people what psychology is about' and it does this in an extremely well structured and accessible fashion. It gives a good introduction to severaldifferent elements of the study of psychology and provides further reading for those wishing to gain a deeper understanding. As each chapter can be read alone it is also a useful reference tool to provide explanations of subjects and quick overviews of areas. Each chapter is written in a balanced way...

Now in paperback, these dictionaries provide comprehensive and up-to-date definitions in each specialist area. Definitions are written in plain English and aim to meet the reader's level of knowledge: basic terms are explained as though to a novice, more complex terms assume a higher level of knowledge, the comprehensive system of cross-referencing ensures that the reader will always be able to find a simple explanation. The three volumes cover developmental and cognitive psychology and psychological testing, assessment and treatment. The books will be of especial interest to psychology...