| Description |
xii, 271 pages ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Alan Baddeley -- 1. About this book -- 2. The origins and scope of applied psychology -- 3. Applying theory to practice -- 4. The crime room -- 5. The court room -- 6. The work room -- 7. The war room -- 8. The treatment room -- 9. The sport room |
| Summary |
"For many students, the lecture hall or seminar room may seem vastly removed from the reality of everyday life. Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice demystifies the link between the study of psychology and psychology in the real world, showing how the application of psychology can be of benefit in many everyday settings." "Part 1 comprises a suite of chapters that describe how we make the transition from theory to practice; Part 2 is uniquely structured as a series of themed 'rooms' that the reader is encouraged to explore. Each room examines a real world situation in which the psychologist has an important impact; they include the Work Room, the War Room, and the Sport Room." "Each room contains an overview of the key psychological concepts which are applied in each situation, before leading the reader through a number of scenarios - case studies which present the concepts in an applied context, showing how the psychologist's expertise is drawn upon and what effect their input can have." "End of chapter discussion questions stimulate the student to engage in debate about how psychology is used in the real world, and theory that drives the input of psychologists." "Applied Psychology, Putting Theory into Practice is an invaluable resource for all students of psychology, revealing how psychology, extends beyond the lecture hall to have a vital impact on our everyday lives."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [251]-259) and indexes |
| Subject |
Psychology, Applied.
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Psychology, Applied -- methods [MESH]
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| Author |
Levey, A. B.
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| LC no. |
2005015936 |
| ISBN |
0199260370 (paperback) |
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9780199260379 |
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