Download or read book A Student s Guide to Studying Psychology written by Thomas M. Heffernan and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this very popular guide to studying psychology remains an invaluable tool for students at both undergraduate and pre-degree level, along with those deciding whether to take psychology as an academic subject. Providing insights into the most critical aspects of studying psychology, A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology is distinguished from other texts by its easy to follow format and practical nature. Topics covered include: * perspectives within psychology * making the most of seminars, tutorials and lectures * how to write essays and empirical reports * guidelines on exam preparation and technique * information on careers in psychology and tips for applying for jobs, including how to write your own curriculum vitae. For this fully updated third edition, new advice is included on web-based research and referencing. Subject coverage is expanded to include contemporary research trends in cognitive neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and positive psychology. In addition, new material investigates postgraduate specialisms including neuropsychology, psychotherapy and sport psychology.
Download or read book Student Workbook and Study Guide for Psychology written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychology the Complete Student Workbook written by Nick & Bethan Redshaw and published by . This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Complete AS Psychology Student workbook has been completed revised to meet the 2012 changes to the AQA-A specification. It looks at all the AS key topics: -Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods, Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences. It has been specifically developed to give you all the information you need to be able to successfully sit the AS exam. The Independent Learner Series are the only books to combine both textbook style content and workbook style self study activities and exam style questions. All the material is designed to help and guide you through the learning process and to develop strong evaluation and analysis skills.
Download or read book Study Guide for Psychology written by David G. Myers and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-04-07 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longtime Myers collaborator Richard Straub provides an updated study guide for the new edition.
Download or read book Introduction to Psychology written by Jennifer Walinga and published by Hasanraza Ansari. This book was released on with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to help students organize their thinking about psychology at a conceptual level. The focus on behaviour and empiricism has produced a text that is better organized, has fewer chapters, and is somewhat shorter than many of the leading books. The beginning of each section includes learning objectives; throughout the body of each section are key terms in bold followed by their definitions in italics; key takeaways, and exercises and critical thinking activities end each section.
Download or read book Study Guide to Accompany Psychology written by David G. Myers and published by . This book was released on 2011-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This detailed study guide helps students to understand and retain the material in Psychology, 10th edition, at an even higher level than by reading the text alone. Each chapter includes self-test and exercises, chapter reviews and overviews, and objectives from the text.
Download or read book Psychology written by Robert A. Baron and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Study Skills for Psychology written by Richard Freeman and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-05-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′For anyone starting a degree this is a useful concise guide to what′s in store throughout the first year and beyond′ - The Psychologist Study Skills for Psychology has been shaped around a typical Psychology student′s journey. Beginning with an overview of the nature of the degree and advice about what needs to be sorted out in the first few weeks of the course, this book tackles how to get the most from your lectures, exam preparation and project development, right through to contemplating and investigating future career options. This highly accessible guide is designed to help you meet the challenges and reap the rewards of your degree by introducing a range of study skills and providing you with ways to practice those skills. This book should accompany you throughout your degree course as a resource that you can use whenever you need help. Key features of Study Skills for Psychology include: Learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter to highlight key areas Text boxes throughout to reaffirm understanding Numerous examples and illustrations Exercises and learning aids to enable practice of important skills A structure based around the PDP (Personal Development Planning) model, providing a framework through which you can understand what and how you learn, enabling you to plan, review and take responsibility for your own learning, performance and achievements. An essential companion for any student, Study Skills for Psychology will give you the skills to enjoy your time studying for and succeeding in your Psychology degree. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Download or read book The Smart Study Guide written by Louise Tamblin and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people engage in formal study without knowing how to learn effectively. This interactive book provides students with innovative and smart ways of making their study more effective, and shows them how to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up. Drawing on the latest research into learning, memory, and information processing, the book addresses key questions, such as: What is meant by multiple intelligences? What is your preferred learning style? How can others help you to learn? Do you adopt the appropriate reading strategy? What is critical thinking and why is it important? The principles laid out in the book are suitable for use in the classroom, or in distance, online, or blended learning environments. The text is laid out in an attractive style, and includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.
Download or read book Student Workbook and Study Guide to Accompany Research Design and Methods written by Kenneth S. Bordens and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Student Study Guide With IBM SPSS Workbook for Research Methods Statistics and Applications written by Kathrynn A. Adams and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-01-27 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of the Student Study Guide With IBM® SPSS® Workbook for Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications by Kathrynn A. Adams and Eva K. McGuire gives students even more opportunities to practice and apply their knowledge in statistics and research methods. Written by the authors of Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications, the third edition of the study guide follows the third edition of the textbook for straightforward assigning and practice. New features include practice quizzes to give students both recognition and recall activities for better retention. Learning objectives and brief chapter summaries from the main text remind students of what they′ve learned and orient students toward the exercises. In-depth exercises encourage students to build on their knowledge, requiring students to think critically and actively engage with the material. These exercises have been condensed and focus on moving students through the learning objectives at a quick pace. At the end of most chapters, "Your Research" sections encourage students to apply concepts to their own projects. Now placed at the end of book, the IBM® SPSS® workbook provides instructions for performing statistical calculations. Included in this workbook are additional exercises to practice data analysis and interpretation using the software. Answers to quizzes are listed immediately after each quiz in the book while answers to exercises are listed on the instructor resources website.
Download or read book Study Guide for Understanding Psychology written by James Buckley and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Preparing for Graduate Study in Psychology written by William Buskist and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2006-10-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this highly successful book helps psychology students plan and prepare for graduate study at every step of the application process. Handy resource devoted to important, commonly asked questions and concise, to-the-point answers that bring students up to speed on the process of applying for graduate study. Features a series of specific questions and detailed answers about key elements of the application process. Provides additional practical tools in the Appendices such as a timetable for completing preparation, descriptions of the different concentrations in psychology, a worksheet for comparing graduate programs , and ranking information on graduate programs in psychology in US and Canada. Helps students make wise choices at critical points in preparing their application dossiers.
Download or read book Psychology A Hands On Guide and Workbook written by Susan Krauss Whitbourne and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Psychology: A Hands-On Guide and Workbook combines readings and active-learning experiences. It engages students and makes the material personally relevant through the application of psychology to their daily lives. The book covers the traditional topics included in introductory psychology courses such as the nervous system, the five senses, consciousness, conditioning, and memory. The topics are presented in a way that engages the students and allows them to test their knowledge through interactive exercises. Each chapter opens with key questions that help students focus their learning. The book includes easily understood charts and tables to support the information. All chapters feature a "takeaways" section, which allows students to paraphrase key concepts to support their retention, and designated study tips that help students retain the material. Psychology: A Hands-On Guide and Workbook is an easy-to-use study guide and outline for organizing the material in introductory psychology courses. It can be used as a supplement to standard texts or as a stand-alone textbook for professors who want a condensed version of the material. Susan Krauss Whitbourne is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research focuses on personality and cognitive processes throughout adulthood. Her current projects include a study of personality from college through retirement and the use of video games in cognitive training for older adults. She is the author of "Fulfillment at Any Age," a popular blog on Psychology Today."
Download or read book Study Guide for Morgan and King Introduction to Psychology 5th Ed written by Clifford Thomas Morgan and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
