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Product reviews for A2 Level Psychology
Betty Rudd GGSM, LRAM, Ph.D., Specialist Teacher, Chartered Counselling Psychologist
I like the way the book is presented! I never took the A2 Psychology exam, but if it had been available to me when I was at school, this book would've been a God-send! The authors of -˜A2 Level Psychology the study guide', Nigel Holt and Rob Lewis, sail through the A2 material with the depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding necessary for guiding the reader through the topics that the exam covers.
These are: Human biological rhythms, theories of perception, information on relationships, information on aggression and eating disorders, as well as focusing on gender issues, intelligence, learning, cognition and development. All these are in the first half of the book.
The last half is divided into three main sections, A, B and C. (These sections finish covering the material that must be floodlighted in guiding the reader through A2 Psychology.) Section A looks at psychopathology, schizophrenia, depression, and anxieties such as phobia and obsessive compulsion. Section B focuses on psychology in action. It addresses media psychology, addiction and anomalistic psychology. Section C highlights psychological research and scientific method. Finally, an overview of what is expected for the exam is spotlighted.
I wrote a review for the student textbook (which was good!), and I'm delighted to review this study guide, which is even better. It is a tremendously useful guide. Concepts are offered in formal and informal manners, such as charts and -˜interactive' pages, respectively. Therefore the reader can process the information offered, more deeply. Each key topic has detailed background information. There are additional materials such as the index and the list of useful revision websites.
A clearly planned and well-written book! It has many sub-titles serving as sign-posts, for helping the reader manoeuvre about the book easily. -˜A2 Level Psychology' is filled with interesting boxes, charts and icons, with questions for the reader to answer. An excellent revision tool - See for yourself.
These are: Human biological rhythms, theories of perception, information on relationships, information on aggression and eating disorders, as well as focusing on gender issues, intelligence, learning, cognition and development. All these are in the first half of the book.
The last half is divided into three main sections, A, B and C. (These sections finish covering the material that must be floodlighted in guiding the reader through A2 Psychology.) Section A looks at psychopathology, schizophrenia, depression, and anxieties such as phobia and obsessive compulsion. Section B focuses on psychology in action. It addresses media psychology, addiction and anomalistic psychology. Section C highlights psychological research and scientific method. Finally, an overview of what is expected for the exam is spotlighted.
I wrote a review for the student textbook (which was good!), and I'm delighted to review this study guide, which is even better. It is a tremendously useful guide. Concepts are offered in formal and informal manners, such as charts and -˜interactive' pages, respectively. Therefore the reader can process the information offered, more deeply. Each key topic has detailed background information. There are additional materials such as the index and the list of useful revision websites.
A clearly planned and well-written book! It has many sub-titles serving as sign-posts, for helping the reader manoeuvre about the book easily. -˜A2 Level Psychology' is filled with interesting boxes, charts and icons, with questions for the reader to answer. An excellent revision tool - See for yourself.
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13/12/2011 00:00
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