Introduction To Psychology by Ilona Roth
This two volume text provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues, theories and methods of psychology, including both classic approaches and recent research. The areas covered range from the intellectual, social and emotional development of the child to the ways in which adults perceive, attend, remember and communicate; from Freud's psychoanalytic framework to the work of present day psychologists; from debates about the scientific status of psychology to the special problems which the study of people poses for psychologists. Each chapter presents important issues in depth, highlighting controversies while showing that they rarely have neat solutions. Throughout, emphasis is given to the contrasting levels of analysis which contribute to the understanding of psychological functioning, from fundamental biological processes to complex social interactions. While prepared for the Open University course Introduction to Psychology these volumes will provide an excellent introduction to students of psychology at other universities and colleges. The text incorporates the best of the Open University's tried and tested teaching methods, and particular importance is placed on encouraging the reader's active participation, making the books enjoyable and stimulating as well as informative. The text is divided into eight sections comprising eighteen
Roth, Ilona: - Dr Ilona Roth is senior lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Life Sciences at The Open University, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780863771361 |
| ISBN 10 | 086377136X |
| Title | Introduction To Psychology |
| Author | Ilona Roth |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1990-12-25 |
| Number of pages | 488 |
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