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 levels, along with those deciding whether to take psychology as an academic subject. 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 up-dated 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.