Perspectives in Psychology |
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| Author:
| Birch, Ann
Malim, Tony
Wadeley, Alison |
| Series title: | Introductory Psychology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-333-67507-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 1997 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $72.95 |
Book Description:
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This second edition of this popular text is designed to meet the needs of teachers and students following new A and AS level Psychology syllabuses on either modular or terminal routes, as well as those on introductory psychology courses at degree level. This extensively revised and updated edition covers: - Major orientations in psychology and philosophical issues in psychology: including free-will and determinism and reductionism - Psychology and science...
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This second edition of this popular text is designed to meet the needs of teachers and students following new A and AS level Psychology syllabuses on either modular or terminal routes, as well as those on introductory psychology courses at degree level. This extensively revised and updated edition covers:
- Major orientations in psychology and philosophical issues in psychology: including free-will and determinism and reductionism
- Psychology and science biases in psychological theory and research, including advertising, propaganda, warfare and psychometric testing
- Ethics in psychological research and practice
- Ethics in socially sensitive research
Key concepts are clearly flagged and learning objectives are included in each chapter.