A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology

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. 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 For many students it is the more practical aspects of their degree that cause problems and prevent them from communicating their knowledge and gaining a good degree. This new edition of the popular guide to studying psychology, now updated and extended, 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.This new edition incorporates up-to-the-minute advice on web-based research and referencing. The subject coverage is broadened to include contemporary research trends in cognitive neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and positive psychology. It also investigates postgraduate specialisms such as neuropsychology, psychotherapy and sport psychology. It is an excellent guide for anyone studying or seeking to study psychology. "For many students it is the more practical aspects of their degree that cause problems and prevent them from communicating their knowledge and gaining a good degree. This new edition of the popular guide to studying psychology, now updated and extended, 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." "This new edition incorporates up-to-the-minute advice on web-based research and referencing. The subject coverage is broadened to include contemporary research trends in cognitive neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and positive psychology. It also investigates postgraduate specialisms such as neuropsychology, psychotherapy and sport psychology. It is an excellent guide for anyone studying or seeking to study psychology."--Jacket Book cover......Page 1 Half-title......Page 2 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 8 Acknowledgements......Page 9 1. Introduction to psychology......Page 12 2. A study guide tolectures, seminars and tutorials......Page 30 3. A guide to essaywriting and referencing......Page 47 4. A guide to research methods......Page 75 5. Ethics in research......Page 98 6. Empirical research report writing......Page 103 7. A guide to preparing for examinations......Page 138 8. After the degree: Opportunities for a psychology graduate......Page 161 References......Page 184 Author index......Page 196 Subject index......Page 205 Introduction to psychology A study guide to lectures, seminars, and tutorials A guide to essay writing and referencing A guide to research methods Ethics in research Empirical research report writing A guide to preparing for examinations After the degree : opportunities for a graduate of psychology. Thomas M. Hefferman provides insights into the most critical aspects of studying psychology. It is written for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels along with those deciding whether to take psychology as an academic subject