Summary: Edexcel AS Psychology covers Units 1 and 2 of the A-level specification. The AS course is made up of five approaches in psychology. Each chapter in this book covers one of these and includes: an introduction, with definitions; methodology; content; detailed studies; key issues; a worked practical; a chapter summary; and definitions of key terms.An important feature of the Edexcel course is that although there is specified material, there are also many areas where choices are available. These include choices of study in each approach, and of key issues. This textbook covers all the specified material and all the suggested examples where choices are offered. Within each chapter there are features to improve students' skills, including:·Explore --advice on how students can further their interest in an area·Practice-- allowing students to try out what they have learnt·Study hint-- advice on how to prepare for examinations·Practical relevance -- linking students' learning of theory to their practical work·Key terms -- definitions of important termsHomework questions and extension essays (to stretch and challenge students) are given at the end of each chapter.An accompanying online resource offers guidance on exam technique and sample examination-style questions, together with model answers and detailed commentaries.It also includes additional material on selected studies and key issues. Links to this material are indicated in the textbook.A Teacher Guide containing answers to all questions and exercises in the book, plus PowerPoint presentations and worksheets to assist the teacher, is available for separate purchase.
Accessible structure looking at each of the five approaches in psychologyContains detailed studies, worked practicals and definitions of key termsPractical relevance will link students' learning of theory to practical workInvaluable exam adviceFree online resource with exam-style questions and answers with commentariesEndorsed by EdexcelA2 text to follow in 2009Written by Christine Brain, Chair of ExaminersSupporting Teacher Answer Guide provides answers to all the questions with detailed explanations, PowerPoint presentations and worksheets to assist the teacher (comprises resource pack plus CD -- £49.99)
Table of Contents: IntroductionUnit 1: Social and Cognitive PsychologyChapter 1: The social approachAn introduction to the social approachMethodologyContentStudies in detailKey issuesPractical: a semi-structured interviewChapter 2: The cognitive approachAn introduction to the cognitive approachMethodologyContentStudies in detailKey issuesPractical: a laboratory experimentUnit 2: Understanding the IndividualChapter 3: The psychodynamic approachAn introduction to the psychodynamic approachMethodologyContentStudies in detailKey issuesPractical: a correlation designChapter 4: The biological approachAn introduction to the biological approachMethodologyContentStudies in detailKey issuesPractical: a test of differenceChapter 5: The learning approachAn introduction to the learning approachMethodologyContentStudies in detailKey issuesPractical: an observation
About the Author(s): Christine Brain is an experienced teacher and senior examiner, and a Chartered Psychologist. She has written numerous student resources, including five Student Unit Guides for Edexcel Psychology, also published by Philip Allan Updates.