• ISBN13: 9781841696195
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Education & Psychology
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Psych Pr
• Publication Date: October 16, 2006
• Pages: 566
• Original Price: GBP 21.95
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 500 grams

About the Book <em>Psychology for A2 Level</em> is a highly readable textbook, which has been written for the new A2 Psychology syllabus of the AQA Specification A (formerly AEB) and is aimed specifically at students pursuing their studies in psychology beyond AS level. It is an ideal follow-up to any AS level textbook, but in particular the best-selling <em>Psychology for AS Level</em> by the same authors. A supporting CD-Rom of AS/A2 teaching resources is free to teachers who recommend either of these textbooks to their students.<br>This A2 level text, which builds on the ideas and insights explored at AS level to promote a deeper understanding of psychology, is written in an accessible, engaging style by highly experienced authors.<br>The areas covered are: Social Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Comparative Psychology and Individual Differences. There are also chapters on Perspectives in Psychology and on the assessed coursework.<br>At this level, students select options from the range of specified topics, and each topic within the syllabus is covered in sufficient depth for the requirements of A2. The book includes a number of helpful features: <br>* tailored to the new AQA(A) specification so that students can easily use the text for their A2 studies<br>* mapped clearly and comprehensively to the requirements of three parts of the A2 assessment: Options paper; Synoptic paper; and Coursework<br>* careful explanations that are easy to read and enable clear understanding<br>* case studies of real life examples<br>* important key studies, each with critical evaluation and discussion points<br>* detailed end-of-chapter summaries<br>* exam-style questions to test understanding and to give exam practice<br>* suggested activities and self-assessment questions to stimulate thought and interpretation<br>* suggestions for further reading, in print and on-line<br>* many illustrations and humorous drawings to reinforce learning objectives<br>* tips and suggestions for studying, learning, choosing options and preparing for exams and coursework<br>* glossary of key terms.<br>Further information and resources related to AS and A2 level psychology can be found at the Psychology Press A-level website: www.a-levelpsychology.co.uk.