Perspectives in Psychology

Second revised edition in the INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY SERIES, for teachers and students on new A and AS Level psychology syllabuses and degree level introductory courses. Issues covered include: free-will and determinism/reductionism; and psychology/ science biases in theory and research, including advertising and psychometric testing. This second edition of this popular text is designed to meet the needs of teachers and students following new A and AS level Psychology syllabuses on either modular or terminal routes, as well as those on introductory psychology courses at degree level. This extensively revised and updated edition covers:- Major orientations in psychology and philosophical issues in psychology: including free-will and determinism and reductionism- Psychology and science biases in psychological theory and research, including advertising, propaganda, warfare and psychometric testing- Ethics in psychological research and practice- Ethics in socially sensitive researchKey concepts are clearly flagged and learning objectives are included in each chapter.