This comprehensive introduction to schizophrenia is an ideal starting point for students. It covers the theoretical foundations of different perspectives of schizophrenia, including medical, evolutionary and social, to give readers a solid grounding and then discusses the various forms of treatments and the arguments surrounding each perspective.
An introduction to the basic structures of the central nervous system, the techniques used in neuroscience and a short discussion of the affect of drugs on the brain.
An introduction to the basic structures of the central nervous system, the techniques used in neuroscience and a short discussion of the affect of drugs on the brain.
Instant Notes in Physiological Psychology provides a succinct overview of the key topics in physiological psychology, providing easy access to the core information in the field. Although physiological psychology is a required component of most degrees, the authors recognise that many students come from non-scientific backgrounds and may find the subject daunting. This book covers all of the essential topics in a format that is ideal for learning and rapid revision for students from all backgrounds. It can serve as a core text, supplemented by readings in the original literature, as a reference guide for students and lecturers alike, or as an ideal revision revision guide prior to exams.Instant Notes in Physiological Psychology is primarily intended for students taking a first course in the subject, but can also be used as an introduction to the field for undergraduates and graduates from other subject areas.
This is the only textbook that fully supports the OxfordAQA International A Level Psychology specification (9685), for first teaching from September 2018. It offers students a stimulating, effective, introduction to A Level Psychology, in a global context. Exploring interesting topics, including the psychology of sleep, memory, and work and the individual, it also considers both psychological theory and practical application. Two dedicated chapters help students with the critical analysis, independent thinking and scientific research skills needed for higher level education. Plus, there is a range of exam preparation resources and practice including multiple choice, short-answer and essay-style questions.
This is the only textbook that fully supports the OxfordAQA International A Level Psychology specification (9685), for first teaching from September 2018. It offers students a stimulating, effective, introduction to A Level Psychology, in a global context. Exploring interesting topics, including the psychology of sleep, memory, and work and the individual, it also considers both psychological theory and practical application. Two dedicated chapters help students with the critical analysis, independent thinking and scientific research skills needed for higher level education. Plus, there is a range of exam preparation resources and practice including multiple choice, short-answer and essay-style questions. Includes one print textbook and one online textbook. The online textbook license can be accessed on a wide range of devices and is valid until [31st December 2027], for use by one student or teacher. Your first login will be sent to you in the mail on a printed access card.
Written by the highly experienced author-examiner team of Simon Green, Rob Lewis and Julia Willerton, this popular series has been extensively revised to provide authoritative, accurate and comprehensive coverage of the 2015 specification. This bookwill help you to develop core psychology skills and encourage you to become a competent researcher and independent learner.
