| Theoretical Approaches in Psychology Contributor(s): Jarvis, Matt (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415191084 ISBN-13: 9780415191081 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2000 Annotation: Psychology is often considered to be a science. However, it is unique among the sciences as it is not governed by a single set of principles or beliefs. Instead, psychologists can draw upon a range of alternative approaches, each of which views the person and the study of the person in very different ways. Theoretical Perspectives in Psychology introduces and outlines the six main approaches and considers how each has helped psychologists understand human behavior, thought and feeling. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Reference - Medical | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 150 |
| LCCN: 00028439 |
| Series: Routledge Modular Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.1" W x 7.84" (0.50 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 introductory level psychology, tailor-made for the new modular style of teaching. Each book covers a topic in more detail than any large textbook can, allowing teacher and student to select material exactly to suit any particular course or project. Especially written for those students new to higher-level study, whether at school, college or university, the books include the following designed features to help with technique:
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