Summary

This fourth edition is an introduction to psychology that adopts a modular approach that is in line with significant developments. The text has been revised and updated, featuring chapters on health psychology, criminolgical psychology and social psychology of sport, with new topics including parapsychology and substance abuse. The comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the subject makes this a useful introductory guide for anyone studying psychology, including A level students, first-year undergraduates and nursing students.