Study Skills for Psychology Students

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English | 2008-11-01 | ISBN: 0335229093 | PDF | 194 pages | 9 MB

This practical handbook is an essential companion for psychology students. From day one of your degree, it will make all the difference.
Based on the authors' extensive knowledge of psychology, it includes:

Key approaches in psychology
The best ways to study
How to use IT effectively
Producing excellent assignments and exams
Helpful advice on statistical methods
Tackling projects and dissertations
An introduction to careers in psychology
It contains exercises, tips, advice from students, and a glossary of commonly used terms in psychology.

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Psychology | 8th Edition

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English | 2007-10-24 | ISBN: 0618874070 | 944 pages | PDF | 39,8 MB

Psychology, 8/e, by Bernstein et al. continues to strike a balance between classical and contemporary topics with a comprehensive, research-oriented approach. The text takes an active learning approach with the use of hallmark pedagogical features such as Linkages, Focus on Research Methods, and Thinking Critically. Features new to the print program include streamlined content, integration of Positive Psychology throughout the text (by Chris Peterson, University of Michigan), and optional four-color "Neuropsychology" and "Industrial/Organizational Psychology" chapters available through Houghton Mifflin Custom Publishing.

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Educational Psychology (2nd Edition)

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English | 2 edition | January 30, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0205626076 | 640 pages | PDF | 28.14 MB

Written to help readers understand and develop expertise in both teaching and learning, Educational Psychology focuses on the art and science necessary to become an expert teacher.
Renowned scholars, Sternberg and Williams help readers capitalize on their strengths by integrating questions into the text that encourage analytical, creative, and practical thinking. This framework, based on Sternberg’s triarchic theory of human intelligence, helps ensure that readers think deeply about what they are learning, rather than merely processing information at a superficial level.

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Culture and Psychology, 3 edition

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English | 2003 | ISBN: 0534535917 | 576 pages | PDF | 3,1 MB

David Matsumoto and new co-author Linda Juang show students the importance of culture in explaining and understanding human behavior in this new edition of the market-leading text, CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY. Using a cross-cultural framework to evaluate psychology, and reflecting the most current research, the authors engage students by inviting them to understand and raise questions about traditional knowledge and theories, and about the relationship of culture and psychology.

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Cognitive Psychology Applying The Science Of The Mind, 2nd Edition

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English | 2007 | ISBN: 0205531393 | 608 pages | PDF | 129 Mb

Cognitive Psychology: Applying the Science of the Mind combines clear yet rigorous descriptions of key empirical findings and theoretical principles with real-world examples, strong learning pedagogy, and a straightforward organization. Engagingly written, the text weaves five empirical threads –Neuroscience, Consciousness, Development, Individual Differences, and Culture – throughout the text to help students integrate the material.

New to the Second Edition:

• The book has been thoroughly updated, with much more discussion of and reference to studies that have been conducted in the past five years.
• In line with the continuing explosion of cognitive neuroscience in recent years, the authors have included more studies relating cognition to brain function.
• In addition, they have more closely tied discussion to the research themes of consciousness, culture, individual differences, and development.
• Many chapters have been reworked considerably, most notably those on perceptual processing, attention and working memory, and language

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An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Processes and Disorders

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English | ISBN: 086377640X | 1999 | PDF | 228 pages | 2,08 mb

Uniquely, it provides in a single volume chapters on both normal cognitive function and related clinical disorders. Especially written to cover all levels of ability, it has sufficient depth and recent research to appeal to the most able students while the clear and accessible text, written by experienced teachers, will help students who find the material difficult. It will appeal to any student on an undergraduate psychology degree course as well as to medical students and those studying in related clinical professions such as nursing.

Key features:

Chapters on all the major areas of normal cognitive psychology (perception, memory, language and thinking) are paired with their corresponding disorders of cognition (agnosia, amnesia, aphasia and thought disorder)

Clearly Signposted: chapter topics are clearly separated and easily located

Specially designed textbook features include chapter summaries, annotated further reading and a glossary of key terms

Authors writing at the cutting edge of their subject areas provide the most up-to-date research and scholarship

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The Ultimate IQ Test Book 1,000 Practice Test Questions to Boost Your Brain Power

The Ultimate IQ Test Book: 1,000 Practice Test Questions to Boost Your Brain Power
English | 2011 | PDF | eLearning | 11MB

The Ultimate IQ Test Book is the biggest book of IQ practice tests available. Written and compiled by IQ-test experts, it contains 1000 practice questions organized into 25 tests, with a simple guide to assessing individual performance. The questions themselves are very similar to those faced by candidates in actual IQ tests.

They are multi-discipline and include verbal, numerical, and diagrammatic reasoning questions, so that readers can practice on all the different types of questions they are likely to encounter. Working through the questions can help anyone improve their vocabulary and develop powers of calculation and logical reasoning. By studying the different types of test and recognizing the different types of questions, readers can improve their test scores and increase their IQ rating. The Ultimate IQ Test Book is valuable to those who have to take an IQ test, but it’s also great fun for anyone who likes to stretch their mind for their own entertainment.

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Human Communication, 4th edition

Human Communication, 4th edition
English | 448 pages | M//c//G//raw//H//ill | 2010 | ISBN: 0073406805 | PDF | 22,5 MB

The fourth edition of Human Communication is an engaging reflection of the contemporary field of communication studies. The authors' writing mantra ("Make It Smart; Keep It Real") leads to a text that strikes a practical balance of definitive content and everyday application. To "make it smart," the authors read hundreds of articles from mainstream communication journals.

To "keep it real," the authors synthesized their findings so that they resonate with the challenges and goals of today's typical basic course. Always the goal is to highlight the relevancy of communication to college students by engaging the readers. Every chapter features skill-building, critical thinking, innovative pedagogy, 21st century examples, and lively writing that is respectful of the student reader.

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Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
1767 pages | English | 2011 | ISBN: 0199567077 | PDF | 2,5 MB

The most authoritative paperback dictionary of quotations available, containing over 9,000 quotations from more than 2,300 authors, the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations is both a fascinating read and an invaluable general reference tool. Based on the highly acclaimed seventh edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this new edition maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations, and contains completely up-to-date material from today's influential literary and cultural figures.

It is the only dictionary of quotations which ensures coverage of the most popular and widely used quotations by searching the largest ongoing language research program in the world, the Oxford English Corpus. Users will find wise and witty lines by Aristotle and Mahatma Gandhi, Herman Melville and William Blake, Marie Curie and Montaigne. Over 1000 new quotes have been added for this edition, and the dictionary includes special categories such as Catchphrases, Film Lines, Official Advice, and Political Slogans. An easy-to-use keyword index helps readers to track down quotations and their authors.

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Life-Span Human Development 5th Edition

Life-Span Human Development 5th Edition
English | PDF | 735 Pages | 148.30 Mb

Balanced coverage of the entire life span is just one thing that distinguishes HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW, 5TH EDITION. With its comprehensive, succinct, and applied coverage, the text has proven its ability to capture students' interest while introducing them to the issues, forces, and outcomes that make us who we are. Robert V. Kail's expertise in childhood and adolescence, combined with John C. Cavanaugh's extensive research in gerontology, result in a book with a rich description of all life-span stages and important topics. A modified chronological approach traces development in sequential order from conception through late life, while also dedicating several chapters to key topical issues. This organization also allows the book to be relatively briefer than other texts--a benefit given the enormous amount of information covered in the course.

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Essentials of Social Psychology

Essentials of Social Psychology provides a clear, concise and engaging introduction to the field. Covering all the major topics and theoretical perspectives, this exciting new book provides straightforward explanation of key terms and concepts in a lively and student-friendly manner. Debates and controversies are brought to life and the wider practical relevance of the subject is emphasised throughout. Pedagogical features that appear across the book include Research Classic sections which describe classic studies, Research Applications boxes that highlight more contemporary developments in social psychological research and their practical applications, Real World features that look at the everyday relevance of social psychology, and Literature, Film and TV features that demonstrate how social psychological concepts are dealt with in popular media. An international balance of research alerts students to the cross cultural dimensions of social psychology Essentials of Social Psychology is accompanied by MyPsychLab, an interactive online study resource designed to help students to consolidate and further their understanding. Together, the book and online support make this an ideal resource for those studying the subject for the first time, or as part of a more general programme of study.

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BIOS The Study of Creation

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Editor : Hector Sabelli

Publisher : Wor;d Scientific

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A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care

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Editor :  Helen Aveyard, Pam Sharp and
Mary Woolliams

Publisher : McGrawHill

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Human Learning 6th Edition

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Editor : Jeanne Ellis ormrod

Publisher : Pearson

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Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach, 6th Edition

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Editor : David H. Barlow & V. Mark Durnand

Publisher :Wadsworth Cengage Learning

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