Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice

Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice

For many students, the lecture hall or seminar room may seem vastly removed from the reality of everyday life. <em>Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice</em>, Second Edition, demystifies the link between the study of psychology and psychology in the real world. <br><br>The book is structured as a series of "rooms", each examining a field in which psychology has a significant impact. Each room contains an overview of the key psychological concepts applicable to each situation and provides a number of case studies detailing the psychologist's input and its effects. The rooms include: <em>The Crime Room,</em> which focuses on forensic psychology; <em>The Work Room,</em> which looks at occupational psychology; <em>The Teaching Room,</em> which explores educational psychology; and more. <br><br>Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions that encourage students to engage in lively debates.<br><br>Now in its second edition, the text incorporates new illustrated chapter openers that help to support and reflect the written content. It also includes two brand-new chapters--Chapter 10: <em>The Teaching Room</em> and Chapter 11: <em>The Nature Room.</em> <br><br>An invaluable resource for all students of psychology, <em>Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice</em> is ideal for undergraduate courses in applied psychology.