Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour (4th edition)

Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour has established itself as the benchmark introductory psychology textbook over the last decade.

Now in its fourth edition it has been updated in line with recent significant developments in psychology, both as an academic discipline and the ways in which it is taught.

As well as offering a clear introduction to all of the key subject areas, this new edition addresses some of the major applied areas of psychological research, including health psychology, criminological psychology, and the social psychology of sport. It also covers areas not dealt with in previous editions, such as parapsychology and substance abuse.

Now complete with a larger, fully illustrated, two-colour design, this new edition is more reader-friendly than ever and features:

·An extensive introduction and overview, setting the scene for the whole chapter

·Shorter chapters, broken down into smaller sections, making it easier to assimilate the material

·Full chapter summaries to aid revision

·Interactive and self-assessment questions to stimulate discussion and aid understanding

·Lists of websites for further research at the end of every chapter

·Recommended further reading at the end of every chapter

All in all, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour 4th edition provides the ideal introduction to psychology for students on a variety of courses, including A level, undergraduate and nursing.