This textbook provides a comprehensive account of psychology for all those with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. It covers the main areas of psychology, including social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, personality, intelligence, and biological psychology.; Each chapter contains definitions of key terms, together with several multiple-choice questions and answers, and semi- structured essay questions. In addition, every chapter contains a "Personal Viewpoint" section, which encourages the reader to compare his or her views on psychology with the relevant findings of psychologists. The last chapter is devoted to study skills, and provides numerous practical hints for readers who want to study more effectively.
This is a great book for those new to the subject. This is the first psychology book I read and must say the one I enjoyed the most. The book, as its title suggests, is simple enough for most novices to the area to understand yet equally informative.
I found this book more helpful than A level text books and have often referenced it in my essays. This book, in my opinion, is a necessity for all psychology students no matter at what level.