1. In the beginning: the roots of relationships 2. Methodology in relationship research 3. Determinants of interpersonal attraction 4. Theories of Attraction 5. Types of Love 6. Types of Relationships 1- friendship and kinship 7. Types of Relationships 2: Loving and Mating 8. The Development of Relationships 9. The maintenance and effects of Relationships 10. The Deterioration of Relationships
Biography
Diana Jackson-Dwyer taught in Further Education for 20 years, during which time she was Head of Psychology organising a large team of lecturers and teaching psychology on a variety of courses. She is also an experienced examiner at GCSE and A-level, and has written psychology books and revision guides for a wide range of courses, including GCSE, criminal psychology and A-level.
This text is an engaging mixture of academic rigour and real human warmth. It introduces students to both classic and contemporary theories, for example the impact of social media on relationships, and the growing field of Positive Psychology, whilst giving instructors a framework within which to develop a sound appreciation of research methods in their students. The "Discuss and Debate" boxes are a great way to enable students to contextualise the material covered in their own lives, and so deepen their understanding for this most human of topics! - Lesley McHenry, Curriculum Manager for Psychology, Bilborough College, Nottingham
