A Student's Dictionary of Psychology

Psychology draws on a wide range of disciplines, from medicine to the social sciences, and its terminology can be confusing for those encountering the subject for the first time. This dictionary is designed to help those beginning courses in psychology to understand the many new concepts and terms they will encounter. It has been updated to meet current student needs and has been expanded to include much significant new research, particularly in the fields of social and developmental psychology. A cross-referencing system makes the book easy to use as a guide for everyone beginning the study of psychology. It is suitable for students on psychology A-level courses, further education psychology courses and first-year psychology courses at universities and polytechnics.