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teach yourself applied psychology

goal
fundamental understanding
category
social science

content
understand and apply the core principles
explore the subject in depth
fill the gaps in your knowledge

paperback isbn: 0 340 86873 2 price: c£8.99 not yet published

Teach Yourself Applied Psychology covers 18 different areas of applied psychology, from the applications of knowledge, to how psychologists work in the community as a whole, and how psychology is applied to working life and broader aspects of social living.

The book includes well-developed but unknown areas such as space psychology and eco-psychology, showing the scope of applied psychology and giving ideas for other areas where psychology could usefully contribute to our everyday lives. This edition also includes a glossary to highlight key terms, and suggestions of further reading and relevant websites to help the reader.

It is written by leading author of psychology texts, well-known and respected in the field.

Nicky Hayes, the author, is a research lecturer at University of Huddersfield. A well-known psychologist and writer, she has been writing psychology books for over 15 years. Nicky Hayes has received the British Psychological Society’s award for Distinguished Contributions to the Teaching of Psychology.

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