APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
A practical and easy-to-understand introduction to applied
psychology
In the newly revised second edition of Applied Psychology,
distinguished psychologist and author Graham Davey delivers an
accessible introduction to the main areas of applied psychology from the
perspectives of practitioners and researchers in the United Kingdom,
Europe, and other parts of the world. It explains the core psychological
knowledge and research that underpins the most commonly employed areas
of applied psychology.
This latest edition adds eight brand new chapters that cover emerging
topics in applied psychology, and extensive revisions to all other
applied psychology chapters.
The book is accompanied by a resource website that offers a wide range
of teaching and learning features, including a test bank, instructor
slides, and a collection of professional and training chapters. Readers
will also find:
- Thorough introductions to clinical, health, forensic, and educational
psychology
- Comprehensive explorations of occupational, sport, and counselling
psychology
- Practical discussions of coaching psychology, including the
application of psychological theory during coaching
- Fulsome treatments of emerging topics in applied psychology, including
environmental, consumer, community, and political psychology
Perfect for Level 1 introductory psychology students, Applied
Psychology will also benefit Level 2 and 3 students seeking core
theoretical and professional information and be valuable for Masters
students training for future practice.
