A Student's Guide To Studying Psychology [Hardcover]

T. Heffernan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0863774725 | ISBN-13: 978-0863774720 | Edition: 1

This textbook is a practical guide to studying psychology. It incorporates chapters on: perspectives within psychology; seminars, tutorials and lectures; essay writing and practical write-ups; exam preparation and technique; research methods and empirical report writing; and what to do upon graduation, with particular emphasis placed upon postgraduate training/research as well as applied areas of psychology. This book is aimed at those studying psychology at undergraduate and pre-degree level, and those who are considering studying psychology as an academic subject.

Editorial Reviews

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'We are faced with the usual hysteria surrounding the apparent decline of traditional subjects like maths and physics, and the concomitant rise of supposedly 'soft' subjects such as psychology. But Heffernan's guide effectively dispels this unflattering distinction; introducing the prospective psychology undergraduate to the multidimensionality and robust scientific credentials of the contemporary discipline. And for those navigating the ealry stages of their degree course, the book includes thorough and focused sections on empirical report writing, research methodology and examination preparation. Refreshingly, Heffernan emphasises the importance of  'critical analysis' and 'understanding' - values that must be internalised by those who aspire to enter the applied fields that are cogently outlined in the final chapter.' - Andy Medley, University Hospital Birmingham, in The Psychologist, January 2006. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Thomas M. Heffernan is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Northumbria --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 165 pages
• Publisher: Psychology Press; 1 edition (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863774725
• ISBN-13: 978-0863774720
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,619,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reader, and very interesting., April 27, 2000

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This review is from: A Student's Guide To Studying Psychology (Hardcover)

This book is for everyone. Not only psychology majors, but even anyone who is interested in the field of psychology will find the information in this book very useful. From writing a psychology thesis to career choices a psychology major has, this book has everything you ever wanted to know about psychology. But wait, thats not where it ends, this book is so easy to read even someone with English as a Second Language, this book would be helpful, since it uses easy english. So if you are interested in Psychology do not go for something else, this is the book for you.