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Psychology for A2 Level is a highly readable textbook, which has been written for the new A2 Psychology syllabus of the AQA Specification A (formerly AEB) and is aimed specifically at students pursuing their studies in psychology beyond AS level. It is an ideal follow-up to any AS level textbook, but in particular the best-selling Psychology for AS Level by the same authors. A supporting CD-Rom of AS/A2 teaching resources is free to teachers who recommend either of these textbooks to their students.
This A2 level text, which builds on the ideas and insights explored at AS level to promote a deeper understanding of psychology, is written in an accessible, engaging style by highly experienced authors.
The areas covered are: Social Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Comparative Psychology and Individual Differences. There are also chapters on Perspectives in Psychology and on the assessed coursework.
At this level, students select options from the range of specified topics, and each topic within the syllabus is covered in sufficient depth for the requirements of A2. The book includes a number of helpful features:
* tailored to the new AQA(A) specification so that students can easily use the text for their A2 studies
* mapped clearly and comprehensively to the requirements of three parts of the A2 assessment: Options paper; Synoptic paper; and Coursework
* careful explanations that are easy to read and enable clear understanding
* case studies of real life examples
* important key studies, each with critical evaluation and discussion points
* detailed end-of-chapter summaries
* exam-style questions to test understanding and to give exam practice
* suggested activities and self-assessment questions to stimulate thought and interpretation
* suggestions for further reading, in print and on-line
* many illustrations and humorous drawings to reinforce learning objectives
* tips and suggestions for studying, learning, choosing options and preparing for exams and coursework
* glossary of key terms.
Further information and resources related to AS and A2 level psychology can be found at the Psychology Press A-level website: www.a-levelpsychology.co.uk. 'This is an excellent resource for both students and teachers, especially useful alongside the A2 Key Topics revision guide. The information is clear and the approach is very student friendly, and of course it ties in so well with the demands of the specification. This book makes teaching or studying psychology really organised and easy to plan, following a unique Key Topics approach.' - Evie Bentley, Haywards Heath College 'Key Topics in A2 Psychology not only provides students with an essential framework for these topics, it also helps them to focus on the key concepts and issues needed to write coherent essays.' - Roz Brody, Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC)

Key Topics In A2 Psychology

Preparing for the A2 Exam. Social Psychology: Relationships. Social Psychology: Pro-and Anti-Social Behaviour. Physiological Psychology: Biological Rhythms, Sleep and Dreaming. Developmental Psychology: Cognitive Development. Developmental Psychology: Social and Personality Development. Comparative Psychology: Evolutionary Explanations of Human Behaviour. Individual Differences: Psychopathology. Individual Differences: Treating Mental Disorders. Perspectives: Issues. Perspectives: Debates. Perspectives: Approaches. Coursework: The Coursework Report. Coursework: Statistical Tests. Appendix A: Tables of Significance. Appendix B: Sample answers to Approaches. References. Author Index. Subject Index. Illustration credits