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Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology Marc Brysbaert

Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology By Marc Brysbaert

Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology by Marc Brysbaert


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The 2nd edition of Historical and Conceptual issues in Psychology offers a lively and engaging introduction to the main issues underlying the emergence and continuing evolution of psychology.

Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology Summary

Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology by Marc Brysbaert

The 2nd edition of Historical and Conceptual issues in Psychology offers a lively and engaging introduction to the main issues underlying the emergence and continuing evolution of psychology.

Table of Contents

The Wider Picture: Where did it all start? The scientific revolution of the seventeenth century and its aftermath 18th and 19th century precursors to a scientific psychology Establishing psychology as an independent academic discipline Strengthening the scientific standing of psychology: behaviourism and cognitive psychology The input from brain research The mind-brain problem, free will and consciousness How did psychology affect every day life? The history of applied psychology What is science? Is psychology a science? The contribution of quantitative and qualitative research methods The precarious balance between biological, psychological and social influences Psychology and society: the socio-political side

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GOR007702772
9780273743675
0273743678
Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology by Marc Brysbaert
Used - Like New
Paperback
Pearson Education Limited
2012-11-15
632
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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