The fifth edition of Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour continues to build on its strong biopsychosocial approach and balancing of classical and contemporary theory. The celebrated pedagogical design has been reinforced with additional pedagogical features and real world issues to offer an exciting and engaging introduction to the study of psychology. The fifth edition has been fully updated to reflect new developments in the field and the scientific approach brings together international research and practical application to encourage critical thinking about psychology and its impact on our societies and daily lives. Key features: *Brand New! The Bigger Picture takes a step back and reflects on how a subject can be interpreted from different angles. Replacing the Levels of Analysis feature, the Bigger Picture explores not only the biological, psychological and environmental levels, but also cultural and developmental aspects as well. *Brand New! Learning Goals and Review Questions encourage students to consider the core learnings of each chapter and critically assess their real world implications. *New and Updated! Psychology at Work interviews from Psychologists in the field are now included in every chapter. They provide a glimpse into their day-to-day work and the career path they have taken since completing a psychology degree. *Research Close Ups reflect new research and literature as well as updated critical thinking questions to encourage analysis and evaluation of the findings. *Current issues and hot topics such as, Covid-19, fake news, workplace psychology, social media, prosociality and critical perspectives of positive psychology prompt debates on the questions facing psychologists today. Nigel Holt is Head of Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University, Wales Andy Bremner is Professor of Developmental Psychology and Head of Education at the University of Birmingham, UK Michael Vliek is an affiliate of the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands and lectures at the University of Leiden, Germany Ed Sutherland is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Director of Learning and Teaching at the University of Leeds, UK Michael W. Passer is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington, USA Ronald E. Smith is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington, USA

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Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour is here with a new, fully updated and revised third edition. Bringing new developments in the field and its renowned pedagogical design, the third edition offers an exciting and engaging introduction to the study of psychology.This book's scientific approach, which brings together international research, practical application and the levels of analysis framework, encourages critical thinking about psychology and its impact on our daily lives. Key features: Fully updated research and data throughout the book as well as increased cross cultural references Restructured Chapter 3 on Genes, Environment and Behaviour, which now starts with a discussion of Darwinian theory before moving on to Mendelian genetics Core subject updates such as DSM-5 for psychological disorders and imaging techniques on the brain are fully integrated Revised and updated Research Close Up boxes Current Issues and hot topics such as, the study of happiness and schizophrenia, intelligence testing, the influence of the media and conflict and terrorism are discussed to prompt debates and questions facing psychologists today New to this edition is Recommended Reading of both classic and contemporary studies at the end of chapters Connect (TM) Psychology: a digital teaching and learning environment that improves performance over a variety of critical outcomes; easy to use and proven effective. LearnSmart (TM): the most widely used and intelligent adaptive learning resource that is proven to strengthen memory recall, improve course retention and boost grades. SmartBook (TM): Fuelled by LearnSmart, SmartBook is the first and only adaptive reading experience available today.