AQA(A) A2 Psychology Textbook

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Published: 31/07/2009

Extent: 408 pages

Illustrations: Full colour illustrations and photos

 

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Summary:
This textbook has been specially written to meet the needs of students following the AQA (A) A2 specification in psychology.

Each chapter includes the following features:

• comprehensive and clearly written coverage of the subject content
• end-of-topic summaries
• a mix of classic and more recent studies in psychological research

Full references for the studies mentioned are provided in an appendix, which also includes a section of sample exam-style questions. Answers to the questions in the textbook are provided in an accompanying Teacher Guide, which is available for purchase separately by teachers. The guide offers suggestions as to how the material might be approached, and includes discussion points and practical activities.

• Written by AQA specialist with many years teaching and writing experience
• Gets straight to the point with no superfluous information not included in specification
• Clear and succinct writing style that appeals to the A2 student and is accessible to high and low abilities alike
• Frequent summary sections to aid revision
• Includes classic and more recent psychological studies

• A supporting Teacher Guide provides answers to all the questions in the
  textbook with detailed explanations and includes discussion points and
  practical activities
  

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Unit 3: Topics in psychology
Chapter 1: Biological rhythms and sleep
Chapter 2: Perception
Chapter 3: Relationships
Chapter 4: Aggression
Chapter 5: Eating behaviour
Chapter 6: Gender
Chapter 7: Intelligence and learning
Chapter 8: Cognition and development
Unit 4: Psychopathology, psychology in action and research methods
Chapter 9: Psychopathology
Chapter 10: Psychology in action
Chapter 11: Psychological research and scientific method
Appendix
References
Sample questions

About the Author(s):
Erika Cox is an experienced examiner and has taught psychology for many years, both at A-level and on Open University and Access courses. She is the author of several introductory psychology textbooks, and has written revision material for A-level students and resource packs for teachers.