7th Edition
Key Studies in Psychology A Guide to Navigating the Core Issues in Research Articles
By Richard Gross
Copyright 2026
394 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
394 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
394 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Now in its seventh edition, this book brings together 30 classic and contemporary studies in psychology to show students how to analyse key studies in the field, understand how classic theories are constantly revisited by modern researchers, and develop the skills required to write about psychology in exams and essays.
Pulled from each of the five major areas of psychology – cognitive,... Read more
Preface
1. Psychology as a Science
2. Memory Processes
3. Teaching Language to Non-Humans
4. Autism and Theory of Mind
5. Attachment in Adulthood
6. Social Influences on Aggression
7. Sex Reassignment
8. The Diagnosis and Nature of Mental Disorder
9. Addictive Behaviour
10. The Effects of Psychotherapy
11. Obedience
12. The Social Psychology of Prisons and Tyranny
13. Altruism and Bystander Intervention
14. Sleep, Dreams and Emotion
15. The Abilities of Split-Brain Patients
16. Near-Death Experiences
Biography
Richard Gross has been publishing psychology texts for more than 30 years, including undergraduate textbooks.
