This revision guide provides concise coverage of the central topics within Conceptual & Historical Issues in Psychology presented within a framework designed to help you focus on assessment & exams. The text encapsulates all the subject matter listed in the BPS Qualifying Examination syllabus for Conceptual & Historical Issues in Psychology. The sequence of chapters is organised temporally & focuses on how the major conceptual issues in psychology have been handled over time. Further in each case the relevance of historical discourses to contemporary psychology is emphasised. Sample questions assessment advice & exam tips drive the organisation within chapters so you are able to grasp & marshal your thoughts towards revision of the main topics. Features focused on critical thinking practical applications & key research will offer additional pointers for you in your revision process & exam preparation. A companion website provides supporting resources for self testing exam practice answers to questions in the book & links to further resources. ...

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This well-established & accessible text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated often extensively to reflect current thinking & an important new chapter on death dying & bereavement has been added. Providing a comprehensive overview of the psychological processes of ageing the text examines what constitutes older age & presents the latest theory & research in various domains including ageing & memory; ageing & language; ageing personality & lifestyle; & mental illness & ageing. Consideration is given to the problems inherent in measuring the psychological status of older people & the author looks to the future to answer the question what will constitute being old? This new edition is essential reading for all those working or training to work with older people & a key text for students. ...

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Written in an accessible & engaging style this 2nd edition of The Psychology of Education" addresses key concepts from psychology which relate to education. Throughout the text the author team emphasise an evidence-based approach providing practical suggestions to improve learning outcomes & fictional case studies are used in this new edition to provide students with a sense of what psychological issues can look like in the classroom. Activities around these case studies give students the chance to think about how to apply their theoretical knowledge to these real world contexts. Key implications are drawn out at appropriate points & throughout the book students are provided with strategies for interrogating evidence. Key terms are glossed throughout the book & chapters are summarised & followed by suggestions for further reading. A chapter on Learning Interactions & Social Worlds is new to this edition. The following chapters have all been extensively updated: learning; assessment; individual differences & achievement; student engagement & motivation; the educational context; society & culture; Language; literacy; inclusive education & special educational needs; behaviour problems; & dealing with behaviour problems. This book is essential reading for undergraduate students of Education Studies & Psychology as well as trainee teachers on BA BEd & PGCE courses. It will also be of use to postgraduates training to be educational psychologists." ...

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