We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships - but we dread it and even dismiss it. This book teaches you how to take criticism productively.

The third edition of Memory provides students with the most comprehensive introduction to the study of human memory and its applications in the field. Written by three leading experts, this bestselling textbook delivers an authoritative and accessible overview of key topic areas. Each chapter combines breadth of content coverage with a wealth of relevant practical examples, whilst the engaging writing style invites the reader to share the authors' fascination with the exploration of memory th...

Widely considered to be the most comprehensive and accessible textbook in the field of Cognitive Psychology Emphasis on applied cognition with 'in the real world' case studies and examples. Comprehensive companion website including access to Primal Pictures' interactive 3D atlas of the brain, test simulations of key experiments, multiple choice questions, glossary flashcards and instructor PowerPoint slides. Simple, clear pedagogy in every chapter to highlight key terms, case studies and furt...

Western societies today are facing a crisis of trust. Politicians, journalists, police officers, church officials, CEOs: all are distrusted. Based on a series of popular Psychology Today blogs, this engaging summary reviews the psychological research on trust so that student, practitioner, and members of the public at large understand how people trust others.

Highly praised for its clear, straightforward approach, Statistics without Maths for Psychology 8th edition provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to statistics and SPSS. This widely used and trusted textbook is packed with examples, activities and questions to help you to test your learning and deepen your understanding in a practical and manageable way. Statistics without Maths for Psychology, 8e, will help you to gain the confidence to apply statistical concepts and use SP...

An introduction to how we know what we know about the mind

Cognitive Psychology 9th edition takes students to the forefront of the field and introduces them to key discoveries of cognitive psychology. With accessible and clear explanations, Anderson shows students how mental processes are investigated and how we know what we know about the mind. Experimental data, sample stimuli, brain images, and research tasks woven throughout the text give students a real understanding of how research is c...

Think critically, consider diverse perspectives, and improve your everyday life.

Best-selling authors David Myers' and Nathan DeWall’s briefest introduction to psychology speaks to all students, with no assumptions made in the vocabulary, examples, or presentation. The manageable and effective chapters help students apply psychological concepts to their own lives in meaningful and engaging ways.