Key Features

• Authoritative. Written by one of Europe's most respected psychologists, Michael Eysenck
• Comprehensive. It provides an integrated, lively and well-informed coverage of all the main areas in psychology
• Exceptionally clear and accessible
• Designed to enhance the student's understanding and ability to assess and to criticise. Chapters incorporate the following features:
  • The TEE approach to topics: theory (T), evidence (E), and evaluation (E)
  • Chapter opening menus in plain language listing main theories and studies
  • Key research studies with evaluations
  • Everyday applications of knowledge
  • Suggested student research activities
  • Progress questions to assess understanding
  • Author's personal reflections on key issues
  • Case studies of real-life examples
  • Definitions of key terms
  • Flow charts clarify concepts, processes and relationships
  • Extensive illustrations to reinforce learning objectives
  • Focus on ethical and cross-cultural issues
  • End of chapter summaries with revision questions and suggestions for further reading