Applied Psychology - Softcover

Nicky Hayes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340868732 ISBN 13: 9780340868737

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2003

Synopsis

"Teach Yourself Applied Psychology" shows how basic psychological processes are relevant to a variety of everyday situations and contexts. From education to occupational psychology, this book provides a comprehensive look at psychology at work and in almost every area of day-to-day living. "Teach Yourself Applied Psychology" covers 18 different areas of applied psychology, from the applications of knowledge, to how psychologists work in the community as a whole, and how psychology is applied to working life and broader aspects of social living. The book includes well-developed but unknown areas such as space psychology and eco-psychology, showing the scope of applied psychology and giving ideas for other areas where psychology could usefully contribute to our everyday lives. This edition also includes a glossary to highlight key terms, and suggestions of further reading and relevant websites to help the reader.

About this title

About the Author:

Nicky Hayes is a Chartered Psychologist, a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and an Honorary Life Member of the British Psychological Society. She is an experienced teacher and examiner who has taught psychology for over twenty years, and has written several books". Nicky has academic qualifications in both Psychology and Education, and was awarded the British Psychological Society Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Teaching of Psychology in 1997.

Review:

"A great book for beginners with plenty of information to open doors to further study . . . . a superb way to get into a deep subject without being overwhelmed." ―Amazon reviewer

About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340868732
• ISBN 13: 9780340868737
• Binding: Paperback