Perspectives in Psychology by Ann Birch

Perspectives in Psychology by Ann Birch

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Summary

Second revised edition in the INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY SERIES, for teachers and students on new A and AS Level psychology syllabuses and degree level introductory courses. Issues covered include: free-will and determinism/reductionism; and psychology/ science biases in theory and research, including advertising and psychometric testing.

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Perspectives in Psychology by Ann Birch

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.
ALISON WADELEY is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bath Spa University College.
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ISBN 13 9780333675076
ISBN 10 033367507X
Title Perspectives in Psychology
Author Ann Birch
Series Introductory Psychology Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1997-05-21
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.