OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First 3rd Edition

Summary:
OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First, 3rd Edition is a new resource in full colour from the UK's most trusted name in GCSE Psychology.
- Covers Units 1, 2 and 3
- Core studies explained and evaluated
- Uses applications and real life examples
- Helps students to plan, do and analyse an investigation.

Written by a team of motivated and experienced authors and endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCSE Psychology specification, OCR Psychology for GCSE is packed with engaging features, activities and help on preparing for the assessment. An accessible and fascinating introduction to Psychological research this is an ideal textbook for OCR GCSE Psychology, access courses and those simply wishing to learn a bit more about Psychology.

Also available: OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First, 3rd Edition Online Teacher's Resource

• Core textbook matched to new OCR Specification, first teaching 2009
• Full colour, completely redesigned and more student friendly
• Tried and trusted brand re-invented for new generation of students
• Authors have vast range of experience as GCSE teachers, examiners, Heads of Department and authors
• Designed to be suitable for students at both 14-16 level and in Adult Education

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Biological Psychology
Unit B541 - Sex and Gender
Unit B542 - Criminal Behaviour
Chapter 2: Cognitive Psychology
Unit B541 - Memory
Unit B542 - Perception
Chapter 3: Developmental Psychology
Unit B541 - Attachment
Unit B542 - Cognitive Development
Chapter 4: Social Psychology
Unit B541 - Obedience
Unit B542 - Non Verbal Communication
Chapter 5: Individual Differences
Unit B541 - Atypical Behaviour
Unit B542 - The Self
Chapter 6: Research in Psychology
Unit B543 - Research methods used in psychology
Unit B543 - Planning, presenting and evaluating research

About the Author(s):
Barbara Woods has years of experience as a teacher of Psychology GCSE, and author of numerous bestselling Psychology textbooks.

Karon Oliver is an senior educational Psychologist and experienced teacher, as well as former Chair of the Association for Teachers of Psychology.

Phil Banyard is a widely respected author, lecturer and researcher in Psychology.

Readership:
GCSE students