A Student's Dictionary of Psychology and Neuroscience

Nicky Hayes, Peter Stratton

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2022
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9781000541120
• Subtopic: Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychology
• Index: Biological Sciences

An essential reference work for any student studying psychology for the first time, A Student's Dictionary of Psychology and Neuroscience (Seventh Edition) provides over 2,500 definitions of complex concepts in clear and accessible language alongside helpful diagrams.

The dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of the main contemporary terms in psychology and neuroscience. This new edition features updated references which will be particularly relevant to the key areas of neuroscience and neuropsychology and also to recent concepts of psychological significance, such as expanded coverage of research methods, internet psychology, cognitive psychology and social psychology. The dictionary also features end material with useful notes for constructing student essays as well as key references and a list of common abbreviations. Extensive cross-referencing allows students to follow up and identify further details of a given topic, and mini-biographies of key psychologists help to provide relevant context.

A Student's Dictionary of Psychology and Neuroscience is the perfect accompaniment for any student newly encountering this fascinating subject, those taking related disciplines in the health or social sciences, or professionals wanting to familiarise themselves with key terms and ideas.

Appendix 1 Key references

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• About the authors
• Preface
• Acknowledgement
• A–Z of psychology and neuroscience
• Appendix 1: Key references
• Appendix 2: Study notes – how to write an essay
• Appendix 3: List of abbreviations