Psychology. 5th edition

A comprehensive, lively and engaging introduction to the fascinating study of the subject. The fifth edition of the best-selling Psychology is a contemporary text that will captivate all psychology students. The authors describe and explore every major area of psychology and present the latest findings, along with clear evaluation of controversial theories and models, to give a rigorous and critical grounding in the subject. Over 420 new references in this thoroughly updated fifth edition ‘Conceptual and historical issues in psychology’ highlight alternative perspectives and debates ‘Cutting edge’ introduces contemporary, exciting and important research ‘Psychology in Action’ applies the theories and principles to the world of psychology ‘Controversies in Psychological science’ explores current debates and issues within the field ‘International perspectives’ provides a cross-cultural review and presents topics in a global context. Vibrantly illustrated throughout with examples and photos from across the world, this is a must-read text for students of psychology, and will be an invaluable resource for those just beginning as well as those wishing to discover more. Psychology is available with access to MyPsychLab, which gives you an unrivalled suite of online resources