Essential Psychology
- Philip Banyard - Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Christine Norman - Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Gayle Dillon - Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Belinda Winder - Nottingham Trent University, UK
The third edition of Essential Psychology provides a thorough introduction for students and anyone who wishes to gain a strong overview of the field. This team of authors provide a student-friendly guide to Psychology, with a vivid narrative writing style, features designed to stimulate critical thinking and inspire students to learn independently, and online resources for lecturers and students. This comprehensive introductory text is relevant for both the specialist and non-specialist psychology student, challenging those who studied psychology before university while remaining accessible to those who did not.
The third edition:
- Gives students a firm foundation in all areas covered on accredited British Psychological Society degree courses
- Includes new chapters on psychopathology, research methods, language, motivation and emotion, lifespan development, health psychology, forensic psychology and critical social psychology
- Relates theory to the real world to help students think about where they will employ their degree after undergraduate study
Supplements
For Students:
- Over 30 videos explaining key concepts in psychology with questions to test your understanding!
- Chapter Summaries
- Learning Objectives
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Practice Quizzes
- Flashcards
For Instructors:
- PowerPoint Slides
My favourite core psychology textbook is now even better. It is fresh and contemporary yet mindful of historical and critical issues that continue to shape how psychology is understood and practiced. Nobody embarking on their undergraduate psychology journey could wish for a trustier companion.
Essential Psychology is the perfect companion for those wishing to develop their understanding of psychology. The material is very clearly laid out and students will find it interesting to read. Each chapter has discussion questions for students to explore and suggestions for further reading.
I particularly like the active learning approach. The exercises help students to link their own experiences to the topics, providing an excellent framework for class discussions. The definitions of technical language and chapter summaries equip students with the tools to apply theoretical knowledge to everyday situations.
I particularly like the active learning approach. The exercises help students to link their own experiences to the topics, providing an excellent framework for class discussions. The definitions of technical language and chapter summaries equip students with the tools to apply theoretical knowledge to everyday situations.
As suggested by the title, this text captures the essential subject areas needed for student studies. I found it easy to read through, as it is written in plain language, without an overload of jargon. I was particularly interested in Chapter 24 on the application to mental health, as this is my specialism.
This is a very informative and up-to-date textbook. The authors make the complex concepts become a lot easier to digest. This book is great for those who want to grasp fundamental knowledge in the field of contemporary Psychology.
This is an excellent resource for anyone studying Psychology. Well worth having
A good choice for those who want to develop their understanding of psychology. Easy to read with a good level of detail for an introductory/first-year psychology course. I like the 'key researcher' and 'key study' parts which provide students with the overview of research area. I also find the exercises interesting and engaging, I will definitely adopt some of them in my own teaching.
This book is accessible, but comprehensive, and should give undergraduate psychology students a good deal of value beyond first year. The later Applied chapters are especially welcome.
Really good textbook for use across the first year psychology degree