Access to HE Health and Social Care Professions: Psychology Books

'Approaches to Psychology' is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to psychology for beginning and intermediate students. It provides a coherent framework for understanding how psychology developed and how it contributes to the understanding of human behaviour.

Using straightforward definitions and clear, striking visuals, it makes the workings of the brain easy to understand and shows what happens when things go wrong, with information on disorders such as anxiety and paranoia, as well as explanations of the different therapies that are used to treat them, from CBT to psychoanalysis, group therapy to art therapy.

This textbook provides an interactive presentation of the theory, research, and skills of interpersonal communication, with integrated discussions of diversity, ethics, workplace issues, and technology.

The book provides an overview of profiling techniques, offering some fascinating insights into the various approaches to profiling, and schools of thought, which have emerged ; looking particularly at the work of the FBI, and of British and Dutch profilers.

This 8th edition of Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour is the essential guide to studying Psychology. Easily access psychological theories and research with user-friendly content and useful features including summaries, critical discussion and research updates

Social Cognition looks at the way in which humans interpret, analyse and remember information about the social world. Topics covered include: attribution, social schemas and social representations, prejudice and discrimination.

This edition provides in-depth scientific coverage of social psychological theory and research, bringing classic theories to life. It places social psychology in a contemporary, real-world context, and explores new, cutting-edge research findings, reflecting recent advances in the field. The book's lively and engaging content encourages you to apply concepts and understand social issues from a wider perspective.

This popular book is designed to enable nursing and health care students to improve their communication and interpersonal skills. It provides an introduction to the theory that underpins communication studies and offers opportunities for students to reflect on their own practice. Topics include: Key concepts in communication; Self-awareness and understanding our impact on others; Transactional Analysis; Listening skills; Communication skills in practice; An extended case study that brings together the concepts and principles discussed throughout the book.

This textbook offers an in-depth overview of approaches to the study of memory. The book explains the fundamental workings of human memory in a clear and accessible style including short-term and working memory.