Subject: Psychology
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 16 - 18
Order Number: 19012
Introducing Psychology. A complete reference resource on six CD-ROMs
A series of six full colour books written specifically for students that covers both GCSE and A level curriculum for all exam boards. They discuss in depth the history of the subject, its current theories and controversies. Available as individual volumes or as a set, each book now available on CD ROM contains 170 copiable masters and covers a particular aspect of psychology in well illustrated, easy to read text. Included are feature panels that detail key dates, terms, publications, experiments and case studies and provide biographies of important theorists. This series is an attractive and extremely useful reference resource for every psychology department. A glossary and a complete index to all six books is reproduced in each individual volume.
The series comprises:
Vol. 1 History of Psychology - Describing psychology’s development throughout history, it starts in ancient Greece when concepts of “mind” existed only as a topic of philosophical debate, and charts the subject’s development into a separate field of research. It also explores the effects of scientific developments, recent approaches and the effects of new research in non-western cultures. Order Code 19010
Vol. 2 The Brain and the Mind - The relationship between the mind and the brain is analyzed and looks in detail at how the brain works. The history of neuroscience and the study of the physiology of the brain are covered. The concept of the mind as an intangible and invisible entity is tackled, and explores whether or not machines will ever be able to think as humans do. Order Code 19011
Vol. 3 Thinking and Knowing - This volume looks at how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information. It covers cognitive processes that we share with animals, as well as those exclusive to humans. Order Code 19012
Vol. 4 Developmental Psychology - Focusing on changes in psychological development from birth, throughout childhood and into old age, this volume covers theories of social and intellectual development. It also covers social and emotional development and how they can be improved and nurtured. Order Code 19013
Vol. 5 Social Psychology - Social Psychology studies people as unique individuals and as social animals. It analyzes the notions of personality and intelligence as well as how people interact with each other and society. Order Code 19014
Vol. 6 Abnormal Psychology - Asking what is abnormality, this final volume in the series shows how the number and types of abnormalities recognised as mental disorders have changed over time and examines specific disorders and their causes. It looks at diagnosis and treatments and explores the social issues associated with abnormality and how society deals with people who have mental disorders. Order Code 19015
