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Forensic Psychology: The Basics
72,00 ₾This edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of a dynamic and fascinating discipline. Providing an engaging introduction to the core topics within Forensic Psychology. the text combines a discussion of theory with information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist.
This edition has been fully updated throughout to include additional coverage of:
Offender profiling and rehabilitation
The role of psychology in crime prevention
Psychological factors relating to terrorism
Established topics including police psychology. the psychology of crime and delinquency. victimology and victim services. and correctional psychology are also considered in this invaluable guide. It will be essential reading for students across a range of disciplines. from psychology to criminology to law. or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.
Cognitive Psychology
Original price was: 72,00 ₾.58,00 ₾Current price is: 58,00 ₾.Cognitive Psychology: The Basics provides a compact introduction to the core topics in the field. discussing the science behind the everyday cognitive phenomena experienced by us all. The book considers laboratory and applied theory and research alongside technological developments to demonstrate how our understanding of the brain’s role in cognition is improving all the time.
Alongside coverage of traditional topics in the field. including attention and perception; learning and memory; thinking. problem-solving and decision-making; and language. the book also discusses developments in interrelated areas. such as neuroscience and computational cognitive science. New perspectives. including the contribution of evolutionary psychology to our understanding of cognition are also considered before a thoughtful discussion of future research directions. Using real-world examples throughout. the authors explain in an accessible and student-friendly manner the role our human cognition plays in all aspects of our lives.
It is an essential introductory text suitable for all students of Cognitive Psychology and related disciplines. It will also be an ideal read for any reader interested in the role of the brain in human behavior.