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Approaches to Psychology
William Glassman
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Description for Approaches to Psychology
Paperback. Provides an introduction to the field of psychology, from its origins to the present, and shows the contribution of psychology to understanding human behaviour and experience. This book introduces students to the five core conceptual frameworks (or approaches) to psychology: biological; behaviourist; cognitive; psychodynamic; and humanistic. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 996.
Approaches to Psychology provides a contemporary, accessible and coherent introduction to the field of psychology, from its origins to the present, and shows the contribution of psychology to understanding human behaviour and experience.
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Approaches to Psychology provides a contemporary, accessible and coherent introduction to the field of psychology, from its origins to the present, and shows the contribution of psychology to understanding human behaviour and experience.
The book introduces students to the five core conceptual frameworks (or approaches) to psychology: biological; behaviourist; cognitive; psychodynamic; and humanistic. The methods, theories and assumptions of each approach are explored so that the reader builds an understanding of psychology as it applies to human development, social and abnormal behaviour.
New to this edition:
- Expanded coverage of positive psychology
- Expansion of the coverage of influential psychoanalytic theorists, including Anna Freud ... Read more
- Discussion of the controversies in the formulation of DSM-5
- Expanded coverage of other topics, including development and types of mental disorders
- Updated and expanded Online Learning Centre with student support material and instructor material at www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/textbooks/glassman including PowerPoint slides and videos
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Product Details
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
Number of pages
536
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
536
Place of Publication
London, United States
ISBN
9780077140069
SKU
V9780077140069
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About William Glassman
William E. Glassman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, brings over 30 years of experience in teaching introductory psychology to the new edition of this highly successful text. He has received multiple teaching awards, and his research activities have spanned many areas, with a special interest in problem-solving and short term memory. Marilyn Hadad is Associate ... Read more
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