Introductory psychology

This work is suitable for those embarking on the study of psychology for the first time.

It is divided into eight parts covering: historical background, issues and controversies in psychology; cognitive psychology; animal behaviour; human development; social psychology; personality and atypical behaviour; and research methods.

The text features chapter objectives, chapter summaries, self-assessment questions, on-page glossary definitions and further reading lists to help consolidate students' learning.