Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice / Edition 1

by D. A. Bekerian, A. B. Levey

Overview

Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice illustrates the applications of academic psychology in the real world. The book is structured as a series of "rooms", each examining a field in which psychology has a significant impact.

Each room contains an overview of the key psychological concepts applicable to each situation and provides a number of case studies detailing the psychologist's input and its effects. The rooms include: The Work Room, which looks at occupational psychology; The School Room, which explores educational psychology; The Crime Room, which focuses on forensic psychology; and more.

Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice is ideal for undergraduate courses in applied psychology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199260379
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	11/03/2005
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 6.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Debra Bekerian is a former senior scientist at the Medical Research Council Applied Psychology Unit in Cambridge.

Archie Levy is a former senior scientist at the Medical Research Council Applied Psychology Unit in Cambridge.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Book