Features

• Varied activities, including discussions, written and research activities, equip students with the skills they need and encourage application of knowledge.
• ‘Psychology in context’ feature provides an opening discussion at the start of each chapter to help students engage with the content and consider real-world applications.
• Theory-based questions with gradual progression of difficulty enable learners to check their understanding throughout each chapter.
• Key skills exercises enable students to practice vital skills, such as statistical data interpretation, essay writing and research.
• ‘Making connections’ feature encourages students to identify links between topics and develop a conceptual understanding of psychology.
• Reflection and self-assessment opportunities encourage students to work independently and keep track of their progress.
• Practice questions at the end of each chapter help students prepare for assessment.
• Key term definitions support English as a second language (ESL) learners.
• Research methods are referred to throughout each chapter in a recurring feature, which offers helpful tips in context.
• Self-evaluation checklists, with ‘I am able to…’ statements linked to the learning intentions, help students review their knowledge.