Applied Psychology

A practical and easy-to-understand introduction to applied psychology

In the newly revised second edition of Applied Psychology, distinguished psychologist and author Graham C. Davey delivers an accessible introduction to the main areas of applied psychology from the perspectives of practitioners and researchers in the United Kingdom, Europe, and other parts of the world. It explains the core psychological knowledge and research that underpins the most commonly employed areas of applied psychology.

This latest edition adds six brand-new chapters that cover emerging topics in applied psychology, as well as a chapter on teaching psychology, and extensive revisions to the individual clinical psychology chapters.

The book is accompanied by a resource website that offers a wide range of teaching and learning features, including a test bank, instructor slides, and a collection of professional and training chapters. Readers will also find:



Thorough introductions to clinical, health, forensic, and educational psychology
Comprehensive explorations of occupational, sport, and counselling psychology
Practical discussions of coaching psychology, including the application of psychological theory during coaching
Fulsome treatments of emerging topics in applied psychology, including environmental, consumer, and community psychology

Perfect for Level 1 introductory psychology students, Applied Psychology will also benefit Level 2 and 3 students seeking core theoretical and professional information highly relevant to their future practice.