Psychology an introduction second edition is a comprehensive first-year psychology textbook, divided into the following parts: Introduction to psychology, Developmental psychology, Personality, Brain and behaviour, Cognitive psychology, Social psychology, Psychology and health, Mental health, and Organisational psychology.
Re-edited and thoroughly revised, the second edition relies on a sound theoretical foundation, research findings and relevant case studies to give students the tools to develop their own ideas and to critique the theories of others. Engaging also with sexism, racism, ethnicity, poverty, violence and peace-making, Psychology an introduction 2e highlights the role that psychologists can play in building peaceful communities in the developing nations of Africa.
The book uses language that is accessible to students who do not speak English as their home language, and provides a narrative introduction to each chapter to link each topic to students lives. This b ook is an excellent foundation for students pursuing careers in diverse fields, such as health, education, business and social development.
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