Psychology is often considered to be a science. However, it is unique amongst the sciences as it is not governed by a single set of principles or beliefs. Instead, psychologists can draw upon a range of alternative approaches, each of which views the person and the study of the person in very different ways. This text introduces and outlines the six main approaches and considers how each has helped psychologists understand human behaviour, thought and feeling.

Teaching Psychology 14-19 - first published as Teaching Post-16 Psychology - is a core text for all training psychology teachers, as well as experienced teachers engaged in further study and professional development. Taking a reflective approach, Matt Jarvis explores key issues and debates against a backdrop of research and theory, and provides guidance on practical ideas intended to make life in the psychology classroom easier.

With an emphasis on the application of psychology to teaching psychology, it clearly and comprehensively covers the knowledge essential to...

Offers a student-friendly introduction to the discipline of sport psychology, exploring various key psychological issues in sport, and raising questions: are athletes born or made? Does playing sport affect personality? What effect do cultural beliefs have on personal sporting development?

Written by a team of leading psychology authors and examiners, OCR A-level Psychology: AS and Year 1 Second Edition has been updated to precisely match the new OCR Psychology specifications, covering both AS and the first year of A-level. This Student Book offers thorough preparation for exams, with knowledge covered in the right depth and dedicated exam support, including practice questions and examiner commentaries. There are new sections comparing paired case studies, and a new feature to develop maths skills. Stretch and challenge activities, helpful In brief summaries and weblinks, all...

Written by leading authors and examiners Matt Jarvis, Julia Russell, Lizzie Gauntlett and Fiona Lintern, OCR A Level Year 2 Psychology has been developed to match the 2015 OCR A level Psychology specification. This student book offers thorough preparation for exams, with knowledge covered in the right depth and dedicated exam support, including practice questions and examiner commentaries. There are new sections comparing classic and contemporary studies paired around key themes, and a new feature to develop maths skills required for the linear exams and univerity-level study.

Written by leading psychology authors, Cara Flanagan, Matt Jarvis, Rob Liddle, Julia Russell and Mandy Wood, this book's engaging visual style and tone will support you through every step of your Year 1 or AS course and help you thoroughly prepare for assessment. // Endorsed by Edexcel offering high quality support you can trust. // Designed to motivate students of all ability levels with a stunning visual style to help you engage with the information. // Each topic is presented on one spread to help you instantly see the whole picture, with description and evaluation clearly separated. //...

Written by leading psychology authors, Cara Flanagan, Matt Jarvis, Rob Liddle, Julia Russell and Mandy Wood, this book's engaging visual style and tone will support you through every step of your A Level Year 2 course and help you thoroughly prepare for assessment. // Endorsed by Edexcel offering high quality support you can trust. // Designed to motivate students of all ability levels with a stunning visual style to help you engage with the information. // Each topic is presented on one spread to help you instantly see the whole picture, with description and evaluation clearly separated. //...