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http://www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/html/0077118367.htmlPsychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology whilst also showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. Together with Research Close-Ups in each chapter; Beneath the Surface discussions and What Do You Think? questions, the text challenges students to think critically about psychology as a science and its impact on their lives. Chapter 1. The Science of Psychology Chapter 2. Studying Behaviour ScientificallyChapter 3 Genes, Environment, and Behavior Chapter 4 The Brain and Behavior Chapter 5. Sensation and PerceptionChapter 6. States of ConsciousnessChapter 7. Learning and AdaptationChapter 8. MemoryChapter 9. Language and ThinkingChapter 10. Intelligence and Individual DifferencesChapter 11. Motivation and EmotionChapter 12. Cognitive DevelopmentChapter 13. Social DevelopmentChapter 14. Social PsychologyChapter 15. PersonalityChapter 16. Health Psychology: Stress, Adjustment and CopingChapter 17. Psychological DisordersChapter 18. Treatment of Psychological Disorders