AQA Psychology for GCSE: Understanding Psychology 3rd Edition

Summary:
AQA Psychology for GCSE: Understanding Psychology, 3rd edition covers all the key topics and issues in this new specification. All Unit 1 and Unit 2 topics, from Memory through to Aggression, are introduced to the beginner. Key studies are explained and evaluated in terms of the new focus on Reasons, Methods, Results and Conclusions. The book also introduces Research Methods and relates these to topics both throughout and in two separate sections, making the book suitable for both Short and Full course students.

Written by a team of motivated and experienced authors who want to bring Psychology alive, AQA Psychology for GCSE: Understanding Psychology, 3rd edition is packed with colour, engaging features, activities and assessment help for students. An accessible and fascinating introduction to Psychological research this is an ideal textbook for AQA GCSE Psychology, access courses and those simply wishing to learn a bit more about Psychology today.

• Core textbook matched to new AQA Specification, first teaching 2009

• Full colour, completely redesigned and more student friendly

• Tried and trusted brand re-invented for new generation of students

• Authors have vast range of experience as GCSE teachers, examiners, Heads of Department and authors

• Designed to be suitable for both Short Course and Full Course students at both 14-16 level and in Adult Education

Table of Contents:
Unit 1: Making sense of other people
Chapter 1 Memory
Chapter 2 Non Verbal Communication
Chapter 3 Development of Personality
Chapter 4 Stereotyping, Prejudice and discrimination
Chapter 5 Research methods and ethics: part 1
Unit 2: Understanding other people
Chapter 6 Learning
Chapter 7 Social Influence
Chapter 8 Sex and Gender
Chapter 9 Aggression
Chapter 10 Research methods and ethics: part 2

About the Author(s):
Barbara Woods is an experienced teacher of Psychology GCSE, and author of numerous bestselling Psychology textbooks.

Vicky Carrington is an experienced GCSE and A level teacher, examiner, and Head of Psychology at Ellesmere Port Catholic High School. Vicky has worked in both school and adult education and helped develop access courses for Psychology. She also works to promote best practice in Psychology teaching through training events, Psyonline and the ATP helpline.

Nigel Holt is Senior Lecturer at Bath Spa University. Nigel has taught at GCSE and is an experienced A level examiner. An active researcher, he has published a wide range of textbooks in Psychology for AS, A2 and undergraduate students.  

Rob Lewis has twenty years' teaching experience in Psychology. He has held senior examining posts at AS and A level with several major exam boards and continues to be involved in specification development and INSET training at a senior level.

Readership:
GCSE students