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Introduction to Psychology: Australian Edition

by Meaghan Altman et al.

Introduction to Psychology: Australian Edition presents material such as methods, memory and states of consciousness in an engaging way. As a result, students will be able to understand and synthesise the content better. This book is written with the principles that underlie learning and memory - the goal is to provide an exciting experience for students…

Neuropsychology for Psych Students

by Dr. Ilyse O'Desky

This is a primer of neuropsychology and how these principles relate to our functioning in the "real-world." I have presented research at national and international conferences, some of it based on some of the over 2000 neuropsychological evaluations I have completed and relevant case examples are used to illustrate many of these principles.

Personality Science: The Science of Human Diversity

by Ulrich Schimmack

This book provides a modern and up-to-date introduction to personality psychology. The first six chapters introduce basic research methods, measurement, structure, stability and predictive validity of behaviour. The next four chapters examine causes of human diversity from evolutionary, biological, environmental, and cultural perspectives. The last…

Physiological Psychology for Psych Students

by Dr. Ilyse O'Desky, PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Chief of Psychology at Saint Barnabas Medical Centre, Associate Professor of Psychology at Kane University

This is a basic textbook for an undergraduate course in physiological psychology. It discusses the basic physiological processes involved in human behavior. Fundamentals of neuronal and synaptic activity in the nervous system and endocrine system, and their impact on behavior are presented. Also included are chapters detailing perceptual systems,…

Physiology of Behavior and Psychophysiological Measurement

by Dmitri Poltavski

Physiology of Behavior and Psychophysiological Measurement

Social Psychology, Seventh Edition

by Stephen Franzoi

Social Psychology, from BVT Publishing, is a traditional, comprehensive textbook with all of the content required to teach a typical Social Psychology course. This Top Hat version contains everything you need for before, during, and after class. Students can read fully customizable chapters with built-in active learning components and formative assessment…

Sports Psychology

by Mike C. Parent, PhD and Tyler C. Bradstreet, PhD

Sport and Performance Psychology explores the foundations of psychological science as it applies to sports and peak performance. The text covers the psychological characteristics of peak performers, psychological skills of peak performance, mental and behavioral health issues in sports, and sports and diversity.

Statistical Research Methods in the Social Sciences

by Alexandrea Park

This is a handbook on Quantitative Research Methodology for the Social Sciences.

Statistics for Social Science

by Stephen Hayward

Statistics for Social Science takes a fresh approach to the introductory class. With learning check questions, embedded videos and interactive simulations, students engage in active learning as they read. An emphasis on real-world and academic applications help ground the concepts presented. Designed for students taking an introductory statistics course…

Child Psychology

by George Hollich

Child Psychology Primer is the anti-textbook for developmental psychology: providing just the bare essentials—the key concepts, methods, and findings that you simply have to know to usefully apply child psychology in your own life. This primer gives you the essence of what child psychology is all about and what you can do with it.

Cognition As Language

by Noba Project

Textbook focusing on cognition, language and psychology from the Noba Project.

Developmental Psychology: An Evolutionary Perspective

by M.D. Rutherford

Developmental Psychology: An Evolutionary Perspective introduces the field of developmental psychology from an evolutionary and adaptationist perspective.