This book highlights some of the ways in which people differ from each other psychologically and is aimed primarily at students of 'A' level and first degree level psychology. The book is also suitable for students on GCSE, Access to Higher Education, BTEC, nursing, midwifery and teacher education courses. It examines definitions of intelligence, the measurement of intelligence and the controversial nature/nurture debate. Different theoretical approaches to the study of personality are expolored along with some ways in which personality can be assessed. The text is presented simply and concisely in the form of comprehensive notes. The key concepts are clearly highlighted through the use of bold type and subheadings; each chapter includes self-assessment questions and a list of recommended further reading. The clear, readable style is acceptable both to students following a course in psychology and to those such as parents, teachers and health professionals who look to psychology as a source of interestinng and useful insights to support them in their roles.

Harriet bolt, born in 1885, into a poor family living in Bedminster, Bristol, was forced dot defend her mother against an alcoholic father. Harriet lost her fist husband in a mining accident, leaving her with two young children in the days w3hen there was no social security. married to her second husband for only three years, he was sent to the Front in the Great War, leaving Harriet to run the family shop and look after her children. On his return from the war, life settled down, their children grew up, the Harriet and her family encountered the tribulations of the Second World War and the devastations it wreaked on the Bristol she loved. After the war, Harriet's family grew and prospered, to a level unthinkable to Harriet's parents. In spite of much of her life being an uphill struggle, the book is both funny and harrowing in turn.
During her eighty-three years of life the changes Harriet experienced were inextricable entwined with the social, economic and cultural changes of her immediate environment and the wider world. In her lifetime she had seen five British monarchs and two world wars, working-class women, who were of little account when Harriet was a child, had been given the vote and even become Members of Parliament: transport had evolved from horse and cart to jet aircraft. this is a true story of Harriet's triumphs and tears, over a period of time when the world changed irrevocably for everyone.

Biopsychology provides an examination of the human physiological mechanisms and structures and the influence that these have over the thoughts and behaviours of the individual. In addition, it discusses the influence of the mind over the body. The text is well-illustrated and clearly presents the student with topics covered by A level syllabuses. Introducing Biopsychology - Sensory Systems - The Nervous System and Behaviour - The Endocrine System - Motivation and Emotion - Stress and Anxiety - Altered States of Consciousness - Epilogue