Psychology: A Concise Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 1429200820
- ISBN-13
- 9781429200820
- Series
- Psychology
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 361
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-02-15
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Author
- Richard A. Griggs
Description
The updated 2nd edition of this brief introduction to Psychology, is more accessible and ideal for short courses. This is a brief, accessible introductory psychology textbook. The updated 2nd edition of this clear and brief introduction to Psychology is written by the award-winning lecturer and author Richard Griggs. The text is written in an engaging style and presents a selection of carefully chosen core concepts in psychology, providing solid topical coverage without drowning the student in a sea of details.
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