Philip Corr - Böcker

Written by an unrivalled panel of international experts, this is an authoritative and critical account of personality, intelligence, and individual differences.With its real-world focus and comprehensive coverage, this text encourages students to take a critical approach to the psychology of individual differences. It pairs foundational theory with contemporary research insights, weaving conceptual and social issues throughout, to offer a thorough insight into this stimulating field.Key features· Written by an international panel of experts actively researching in the field of individual differences · Exceptionally comprehensive, offering a critical lens on all of the key areas of personality and intelligence research· Considers the past, present, and future of the field of individual differences, with coverage of the foundational research in personality and intelligence complemented by discussions of the challenges facing psychologists today, including the replication crisis and the social implications of research· The 'Psychology in context' feature helps students bridge the gap between theory and real life, demonstrating the relevance of individual differences in everyday situations · Numerous examples of published research in the 'Inside the research' features reflect the breadth of issues explored in the study of individual differences· The 'Twisting the lens' feature in each chapter explores the relationship between individual differences and other areas of psychology, encouraging students to think creatively and synoptically about their studiesDigital formats and resourcesPersonality and Intelligence: The Psychology of Individual Differences is available for students and institutions to purchase in an e-book format, enriched with online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, with hyperlinked learning resources to offer self-assessment activities and extra support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooksThe student resources, accessible via the e-book, include:- A flashcard glossary - Multiple-choice questions to accompany each chapter - Extra material on psychometrics, data, and analysis - Tools for conducting research The book's teaching resources, accessible online for adopting lecturers, include:- PowerPoint slides for every chapter- 180 test bank questions- Figures and tables from the book

The second edition of Behavioral Economics: The Basics summarizes behavioral economics, which uses insights from the social sciences, especially psychology, to explain real-world economic behavior. Behavioral economic insights are routinely used not only to understand the choices people make but also to influence them, whether the aim is to enable citizens to lead healthier and wealthier lives, or to turn browsers into buyers. Revised and updated throughout with fresh current-event examples, Behavioral Economics: The Basics provides a rigorous yet accessible overview of the field that attempts to uncover the psychological processes which mediate all the economic judgements and decisions we make. The book showcases how behavioral economics is rooted in some now-old (philosophical, political, and moral) ideas surrounding economics, and in an important sense is a modern expression of some long-standing criticisms of mainstream economics. It contrasts the neoclassical economic perspective (ECON) with a more realistic perspective (HUMAN – the flesh-and-blood economic agent who is not perfect in all respects but who manages to do the best under limitations and constraints). This is a comprehensive overview of the whole field, covering all the main areas, presented in a rigorous yet accessible form. It should especially appeal to students, those with an interest in applying behavioral economic knowledge in their professional life, and anyone who wants to know how they are being influenced every day of their lives by (usually unseen) behavioral insights.

The second edition of Behavioral Economics: The Basics summarizes behavioral economics, which uses insights from the social sciences, especially psychology, to explain real-world economic behavior. Behavioral economic insights are routinely used not only to understand the choices people make but also to influence them, whether the aim is to enable citizens to lead healthier and wealthier lives, or to turn browsers into buyers. Revised and updated throughout with fresh current-event examples, Behavioral Economics: The Basics provides a rigorous yet accessible overview of the field that attempts to uncover the psychological processes which mediate all the economic judgements and decisions we make. The book showcases how behavioral economics is rooted in some now-old (philosophical, political, and moral) ideas surrounding economics, and in an important sense is a modern expression of some long-standing criticisms of mainstream economics. It contrasts the neoclassical economic perspective (ECON) with a more realistic perspective (HUMAN – the flesh-and-blood economic agent who is not perfect in all respects but who manages to do the best under limitations and constraints). This is a comprehensive overview of the whole field, covering all the main areas, presented in a rigorous yet accessible form. It should especially appeal to students, those with an interest in applying behavioral economic knowledge in their professional life, and anyone who wants to know how they are being influenced every day of their lives by (usually unseen) behavioral insights.

Understanding Biological Psychology is an accessible and distinctive new core textbook that helps students to appreciate the central role that biological processes play in psychology. gives conceptual clarity to a complex and often confusing field;innovative integration of theory and methods;covers a core area of the undergraduate syllabus;accessible, student-friendly text;synthesizes biological processes with mainstream psychological topics to make the subject both interesting and accessible;focuses on what biological psychology is for, rather than treating it as an end in itself;provides basic introductions to biological principles and applications;covers recent advances, such as neuroimaging and molecular genetics.Upon publication, the textbook will be supported by an accompanying website containing a multiple choice testbank, weblinks, electronic versions of figures, and other additional resources. Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/corr for more information.