Unlock the Power of Applied Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Foundation Year Students

Take your understanding of applied psychology to the next level with “Applied Psychology for Foundation Year: Key Ideas for Foundation Courses”. This meticulously crafted textbook introduces students to the most pressing issues and controversies in the field, seamlessly bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Through a series of engaging debates and controversies, this book provides a unique window into the world of applied psychology. By exploring the ways in which psychologists have successfully applied their findings to real-life problems, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the subject’s relevance and significance.

Key Features:

• Clear structure and accessible tone, making complex theories and studies easy to grasp
• Covers a wide range of subdisciplines, including occupational psychology, educational psychology, criminology, sport psychology, and environmental psychology
• Examines both established theoretical ideas and recent empirical evidence, highlighting the link between research and practical application
• Encourages critical thinking and the development of alternative viewpoints, methodological awareness, and theoretical understanding

By delving into the most topical and often controversial debates in contemporary psychology, readers will gain a nuanced understanding of the field and its many applications. This book is an essential resource for foundation year and introductory psychology courses, as well as anyone seeking to explore the intricacies of applied psychology.

About the Book:

Publishers: Routledge
Publication Date: December 12, 2022
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 214
ISBN-10: 1032360003
ISBN-13: 978-1032360003

Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of applied psychology and discover the many ways in which it can inform and improve our understanding of the world around us.