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Psychology

A Beginner's Guide

By: G. Neil Martin

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A riveting exploration of who we are and why we behave the way we do. Why do we become aggressive? How does the brain allow us to see, hear, and feel? Can listening to Mozart improve IQ? How do babies learn to perceive and think? How can we reduce obesity and cigarette smoking? Is being physically attractive an advantage? Psychology, the scientific study of the mind and our behaviour, has never been more popular. From TV experts to the amateur musings of your best friend, the language of psychology has permeated all aspects of everyday life. Here Martin reveals that modern psychology concerns far more than the everyday stereotypes of Freud, Jung, and ‘common sense’ advice. This Beginner’s Guide is informed by the latest cutting-edge research and provides a vibrant and witty exploration of our senses, how our memory works, and what determines our intelligence, development, and personality.

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1780740468

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Psychology

By: G. Neil Martin

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Psychology

By: G. Neil Martin

Discover more about the fascinating field of psychology with this industry-leading text and explore the latest theories and research findings. Psychology, 6th edition by G. Neil Martin, is the international best-seller that introduces you to one of the world’s most exciting sciences. This popular text explores the major issues in the field, allowing you to discover classic and contemporary topics, theories, and applications. This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated to include over 1000 new references, covers the DSM-5, and new topics such as social neuroscience, spurious correlations, new theories of intelligence, the history of neuroscience, and the Dark Tetrad. It also includes a discussion of the importance of replication, encouraging you to engage with this topical issue. A range of engaging pedagogical features brings the diverse strands to life within the subject. These include: Cutting Edge: 62 new sections for this edition, introducing exciting research from across the discipline. Controversies in Psychological Science: Current debates encourage students to reflect upon the complex nature of topics within the field, covering issues such as the role of oxytocin in trustworthiness, the deception of participants in psychological studies, the efficiency of brain training, the existence of learning styles, and many more, among others. Psychology in Action: Sections in the text highlight the link between theory and application, considering a range of real-world examples. International Perspectives: Covers topics such as happiness, and how brain research is conducted in a global context. Richly illustrated throughout, with examples from across the globe, this introduction to psychology is also an essential read for students of related disciplines, as well as those who want to explore the subject in greater detail.

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Pearson Higher Ed

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1292090634

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The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste

By: G. Neil Martin

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The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste

By: G. Neil Martin

Smell and taste are our most misunderstood senses. Given a choice between losing our sense of smell and taste, or our senses of sight and hearing, most people nominate the former, rather than the latter. Yet our sense of smell and taste has the power to stir up memories, alter our mood and even influence our behaviour. In The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste, Neil Martin provides a comprehensive, critical analysis of the role of the brain in gustation and olfaction. In his accessible and characteristic style he shows why our sense of smell and taste do not simply perform basic and intermittent functions, but lie at the very centre of our perception of the world around us. Through an exploration of the physiology, anatomy and neuropsychology of the senses; the neurophysiological causes of smell and taste disorders, and their function in physical and mental illness, Neil Martin provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of the processes of gustation and olfaction. The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste provides a state-of-the-art overview of current research in olfactory and gustatory perception. With sections describing the effect of odour and taste on our behaviour, and evaluating the contribution current neuroimaging technology has made to our understanding of the senses, the book will be of interest to researchers and students of neuropsychology and neuroscience, and anybody with an interest in olfaction and gustation.

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Psychology Press

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1135090181

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The Psychology of Comedy

By: G Neil Martin

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The Psychology of Comedy

By: G Neil Martin

What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour? The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laughter, the book delves into different types of comedy, from slapstick to complex puns, and the physiological response it provokes. The dark side of comedy is also considered, confronting the idea that what is funny to some can be offensive to others, making this universal experience also highly subjective. In a time when comedy continues to be one of the most popular and enduring forms of art, The Psychology of Comedy reminds us that laughter really is good for the soul.

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Routledge

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1000428842

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The Psychology of Democracy

By: Darren G. Lilleker,Billur Aslan Ozgul

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The Psychology of Democracy

By: Darren G. Lilleker,Billur Aslan Ozgul

What is a democracy? Why do we form democratic systems? Can democracy survive in an age of distrust and polarisation? The Psychology of Democracy explains the psychological underpinnings behind why people engage with and participate in politics. Covering the influence that political campaigns and media play, the book analyses topical and real-world political events including the Arab Spring, Brexit, Black Lives Matter, the US 2020 elections and the Covidd-19 pandemic. Lilleker and Ozgul take the reader on a journey to explore the cognitive processes at play when engaging with a political news item all the way through to taking to the streets to protest government policy and action. In an age of post-truth and populism, The Psychology of Democracy shows us how a strong and healthy democracy depends upon the feelings and emotions of its citizens, including trust, belonging, empowerment and representation, as much as on electoral processes.

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1000452573

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Essential Biological Psychology

By: G Neil Martin

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Essential Biological Psychology

By: G Neil Martin

The Essential Psychology Series bridges the gap between simple introductory texts aimed at pre-university students and higher level textbooks for upper level undergraduates. Each volume in the series is designed to provide concise yet up-to-date descriptions of the major areas of psychology for first year undergraduates or students taking psychology as a supplement to other courses of study. The authors, who are acknowledged experts in their field, explain the basics carefully and engagingly without the over-simplification often found in introductory textbooks, at the same time providing the reader with insights into current thinking. Essential Biological Psychology is an accessible, well-illustrated and well-written account of the study of the role of the body in behaviour and the effect of behaviour on the working of the body. Covering all the major topics within biopsychology, and evaluating the most up-to-date findings, particularly within neuroscience and neuroimaging research, this textbook is essential reading for first and second level undergraduates taking courses in biological or physiological psychology as well as anyone studying courses in neuropsychology or behavioural neuroscience.

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1134665350

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Independence of the Scottish Mind

Elite Narratives, Public Spaces and the Making of a Modern Nation

By: G. Hassan

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Independence of the Scottish Mind

Elite Narratives, Public Spaces and the Making of a Modern Nation

By: G. Hassan

This study explores modern Scotland and examines how Scottish politics, culture and identities have interacted within the national and international contexts in the last thirty years. It considers which voices and opinions have proven influential and defining and charts the boundaries of public conversation to and beyond the independence referendum

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Springer

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1137414146

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The Real Madrid Way

How Values Created the Most Successful Sports Team on the Planet

By: Steven G. Mandis

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The Real Madrid Way

How Values Created the Most Successful Sports Team on the Planet

By: Steven G. Mandis

The untold story of Real Madrid: one of the most incredible turnarounds in sports and business history. Real Madrid is the most successful sports team on the planet. The soccer club has more trophies than any other sports team, including 11 UEFA Champions League trophies. However, the story behind the triumph goes beyond the players and coaches. Generally unnoticed, a management team consisting mostly of outsiders took the team from near bankruptcy to the most valuable sports organization in the world. How did Real Madrid achieve such extraordinary success? Columbia Business School adjunct professor Steven G. Mandis investigates. Given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, Mandis is the first researcher to rigorously ana- lyze both the on-the-field and business aspects of a sports team. What he learns is completely unexpected and challenges the conventional wisdom that moneyball-fueled data analytics are the primary instruments of success. Instead, Real Madrid's winning formula both on and off the field, from player selection to financial management, is based on aligning strategy with the culture and values of its fan base. Chasing the most talented (and most expensive) players can be a recipe for a winning record, but also financial disaster, as it was for Real Madrid in the late 1990s. Real Madrid's management believes that the club exists to serve the Real Madrid community. They discovered that its fans care more about why the team exists, how their club wins, and whom it wins with versus just winning. The why, how, and whom create a community brand and identity, and inspire extraordinary passion and loyalty, which has led to amazing marketing and commercial success—in turn, attracting and paying for the best players in the world, with the values the fans expect. The club's values and culture also provide a powerful environment for these best players to work together to win trophies. The Real Madrid Way explains how Real Madrid has created and maintains a culture that drives both financial and on-the-field success. This book is an engrossing account of the lifetime of one of the greatest clubs in the most popular sport in the world, and for business and organization leaders, it's an invaluable inside look at a compelling alternative model with lasting competitive advantages that can deliver superior and sustainable returns and performance.

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1942952554

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The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste

By: G. Neil Martin

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Political Science

An Introduction

By: Michael G. Roskin

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Political Science

An Introduction

By: Michael G. Roskin

Up-to-date and full of cross-national examples with an emphasis on the US political system, this text offers an introduction to the basic terminology, concepts, and theories of political science.

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Psychology

Psychology

Psychology

Psychology

The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste

The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste

The Psychology of Comedy

The Psychology of Comedy

The Psychology of Democracy

The Psychology of Democracy

Essential Biological Psychology

Essential Biological Psychology

Independence of the Scottish Mind

Independence of the Scottish Mind

The Real Madrid Way

The Real Madrid Way

The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste

The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste

Political Science

Political Science

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