1st Edition

Theoretical Approaches in Psychology

By Matt Jarvis Copyright 2000
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

Psychologists use a range of principles and theories, all of which view the person and the study of the person in very different ways. Theoretical Approaches in Psychology introduces and outlines the six main approaches and considers how each has helped psychologists understand human behaviour, thought and feeling. The Routledge Modular Psychology series is a completely new approach to... Read more
Introduction Behavioural Psychology. Psychodynamic Psychology. Humanistic Psychology. Cognitive Psychology. Cognitive-developmental Psychology. Social Psychology. Biological Psychology 1: Genetic Influence on Behaviour. Biological Approaches 2: Neurophysiology. Study Aids. Glossary. References. Index

Biography

Matt Jarvis is Senior Teaching Psychologist at Totton College and Totton Sport Academy. His previous publications include Sport Psychology, also in this series.

"Each approach is so well covered that you really get a feel for each of them. The use of up-to-date references shows how psychology is at the cutting edge of science and social issues." - David Putwain, Abbey Independent College, Manchester, UK