A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology [Paperback]

Thomas M. Heffernan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1841693944 | ISBN-13: 978-1841693941 | Publication Date: February 25, 2005 | Edition: 3

Now in its third edition, this very popular guide to studying psychology remains an invaluable tool for students at both undergraduate and pre-degree level, along with those deciding whether to take psychology as an academic subject.

Providing insights into the most critical aspects of studying psychology, A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology is distinguished from other texts by its easy to follow format and practical nature. Topics covered include:

• Perspectives within psychology
• Making the most of seminars, tutorials and lectures
• How to write essays and empirical reports
• Guidelines on exam preparation and technique
• Information on careers in psychology and tips for applying for jobs, including how to write your own curriculum vitae.

For this fully updated third edition, new advice is included on web-based research and referencing. Subject coverage is expanded to include contemporary research trends in cognitive neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and positive psychology. In addition, new material investigates postgraduate specialisms including neuropsychology, psychotherapy and sport psychology.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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, UK, in The Psychologist, January 2006

About the Author

Thomas M. Heffernan is Senior Lecturer at the University of Northumbria. He has taught psychology for over 12 years, as well as carrying out research in the discipline.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Psychology Press; 3 edition (February 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841693944
• ISBN-13: 978-1841693941
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,488,447 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.