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AQA(A) Psychology for A2
Richard Gross, Geoff Rolls

Paperback
£22.99

ISBN: 9780340973530
Published: 24/04/2009
Extent: 550 pages
Illustrations: 70


 
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Summary:
Written by the bestselling authors Richard Gross and Geoff Rolls, and tailored precisely to the AQA(A) specifications, AQA(A) Psychology for A2 is ideal for the brand new A Level specification. With fully comprehensive coverage of all the core content, and valuable features such as How Science Works, Assessment Checks, Key Studies and Evaluation Boxes, this is a perfect match for the new AQA(A) specification. 

Accompanying Dynamic Learning Student Learning material is available online and supplies useful further resources, including:

1. A complete References section
2. Drag-and-drop exercises
3. Sample essays
4. Visual schema chapter summaries
5. Fill-the-gaps exercises.

A separately available Dynamic Learning Network Edition for Teachers contains an expanded range of resources to support the AQA(A) A2 specification.


  • Written for the brand new AQA(A) Psychology specifications; accessible and student-friendly for all levels of ability.
  • High-profile author team of Richard Gross and Geoff Rolls, trusted and experienced at writing for and delivering the course.
  • Unique textual features, including How Science Works, Assessment Checks, Key Studies and Evaluation Boxes, to stimulate discussion, aid revision and consolidate learning.
  • Full colour A2 textbook, with generous use of illustrations and photographs.
  • Dynamic Learning Network Edition for Teachers also available which contains an expanded range of resources to support the AQA(A) A2 specification.


Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Biological rhythms and sleep
Chapter 2: Relationships
Chapter 3: Eating behaviour
Chapter 4: Aggression
Chapter 5: Gender
Chapter 6: Cognition and development
Chapter 7: Psychopathology
Chapter 8: Media psychology
Chapter 9: The psychology of addictive behaviour
Chapter 10: Anomalistic psychology
Chapter 11: Psychopathology, psychology in action and research methods


About the Author(s):
Richard Gross is the foremost author of psychology textbooks in Britain. His best-selling books include Key Studies in Psychology, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour and AQA(A) Psychology for AS; Dr Geoff Rolls is Head of Psychology, Peter Symonds College, Hampshire, one of the biggest AQA centres for psychology and rated 'outstanding' in each of its last two Ofsted inspections. A highly experienced A Level teacher, he has also written AQA(A) Psychology for AS and Classic Case Studies in Psychology 


Readership:
AQA(A) Psychology for A2 students


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