"The masterclass for the faster pass" - written by a leading expert and practising university teacher, this book gives you all the key knowledge and information you need to succeed quickly and easily.

Your complete introduction to psychology
Most people have some vague understanding of what psychology is, but very few can really articulate this into anything meaningful. Psychology: A Complete Introduction cuts through the complexity, building from a clear definition into a comprehensive guide to the science behind how we think, act and feel.

Everything you need to know about psychology is here in one place. Eighteen chapters cover all the key topics in psychological research, from perception and attention to memory and language, and from emotion and personality to mental health and psychological therapies. Along the way you will learn about intelligence, social influence, psychological disorders, the brain and nervous system and sleep.

Whether you are a student or simply want to understand more about the scientific study of mind and behaviour, Psychology: A Complete Introduction is your go-to guide.

Written by Dr Sandi Mann, Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, Psychology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key experiments, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam.

The book uses a structure that mirrors the way Psychology is taught on many university courses. Chapters include key topics in psychology research; cognitive issues, including language, emotion, memory and perception; individual differences - intelligence, personality and gender; social psychology; mental health and psychological disorders/abnormal psychology and the treatment of such; the nervous system; and sleep.