{"product_id":"introducing-psychological-research-by-philip-banyard-9781403900388","title":"Introducing Psychological Research","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucially, the foundations of good psychology, in both practice and knowledge, are the ability to understand and carry out effective methods in psychological research. Subsequently, \u003cem\u003eIntroducing Psychological Research\u003c\/em\u003e aims to introduce students to a thorough history of the key psychological studies across the sub-disciplines of social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology as well as neuroscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearch case studies are described and critiqued, encouraging students to critically think about the wider implications of how research is conducted and the subsequent findings they produce. The pivotal case studies covered have been specifically chosen to illustrate how psychological methods in research have evolved over the history of the discipline, showcasing as broad an overview as possible of the various ways in which research may be conducted, including controlled experiments, in-depth interviewing, and literature searches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is essential for undergraduate students looking for a comprehensive and clearly written guide to both the classic and contemporary studies that have informed the research methods in the discipline of psychology today. This book provides clear and well-explained summaries that encourage critical reflection and discussion of the material learnt, making this an apt introduction for students wishing to learn about the valid methods of carrying out empirical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596681855212,"sku":"9781403900388","price":197.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4187b6fd777139ee48166d2c57e11399.jpg?v=1777939954","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/introducing-psychological-research-by-philip-banyard-9781403900388","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}