LEADER 03688oam 2200637 450 001 9910150234303321 005 20230725032439.0 010 $a0-273-75967-1 010 $a1-283-33400-3 010 $a9786613334008 010 $a0-273-73730-9 035 $a(CKB)2670000000133648 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000780991 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12269855 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000780991 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10803962 035 $a(PQKB)10528156 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5174159 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5175349 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5831939 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5138070 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6400093 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL5138070 035 $a(OCoLC)1015880536 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000133648 100 $a20210428d2011 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aConceptual and historical issues in psychology /$fBrian M. Hughes 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aHarlow, England ;$aNew York, New York :$cPearson,$d[2011] 210 4$d©2011 215 $a1 online resource (222 pages) $cillustrations (some color) 225 1 $aPsychology express 300 $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph 311 $a0-273-73728-7 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aExplaining people : theoretical psychology throughout the ages -- Ways of knowing : the scientific method and its alternatives -- From philosophy to laboratory : the arrival of empirical psychology -- The evolution of measurement : from physiognomy to psychometrics -- The behaviourist revolution : actions as data -- The cognitive revolution : the metaphor of computation -- Neuroscience and genetics : 21st century reductionism? -- Can psychology be scientific? -- Subjectivist approaches to psychology -- The problem of consciousness -- Science since the 20th century : postpositivism and postmodernism -- Relativism, constructivism and their implications for psychology -- The future of psychology -- And finally, before the exam--. 330 $aThis revision guide provides concise coverage of the central topics within Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, presented within a framework designed to help you focus on assessment and exams.  The text encapsulates all the subject matter listed in the BPS Qualifying Examination syllabus for Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology.  The sequence of chapters is organised temporally, and focuses on how the major conceptual issues in psychology have been handled over time.  Further, in each case, the relevance of historical discourses to contemporary psychology is emphasised.  Sample questions, assessment advice and exam tips drive the organisation within chapters so you are able to grasp and marshal your thoughts towards revision of the main topics.  Features focused on critical thinking, practical applications and key research will offer additional pointers for you in your revision process and exam preparation.A companion website provides supporting resources for self testing, exam practice, answers to questions in the book, and links to further resources. 410 0$aPsychology express. 606 $aPsychology$xHistory 606 $aPsychology$xPhilosophy 615 0$aPsychology$xHistory. 615 0$aPsychology$xPhilosophy. 676 $a150 700 $aHughes$b Brian M.$01029822 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bUtOrBLW 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910150234303321 996 $aConceptual and historical issues in psychology$92670353 997 $aUNINA