Psychology: The Science of Mind & Behaviour

Case studies, detailed explanations, good examples and amazing diagrams!

This is a mammoth work, both in scope and size: a psychology course between two covers, but with nearly 1,000 A4 pages, and weighing in at 2.75 kilo it is difficult to carry around, and certainly can’t easily be read on a train, plane, or in a waiting room. It is even a bit awkward to read in bed. For this reason I bought both the print and the Kindle editions, but if you can only afford one, get the print edition, because the presentation is superb, with colour coded diagrams, tables and case studies. These don’t come over on a standard Kindle, although they are passable if the kindle version is accessed on a computer or tablet.The book is divided into 50 chapters, with each making sense on its own, so you can skip those subject that don’t interest you. My main complaint is the lack of a glossary and a schedule of acronyms, of which there are legion. Each new piece of jargon, and its associated acronym, is explained once, but afterwards can be confusing, although many of them are summarised at the end of each chapter. One advantage of having the Kindle version is that, if you access it on a computer, you can copy (ctrl C) sections and paste them into Word or similar to be printed out. I have done this to the chapter summaries and keep them handy for jargon busting. They should also help when revising.According to Wiki, the author has never held a research or teaching post at a major university, and this may be why the book is so accessible to someone like me who has come new to the subject.

Despite the fact that I am a PhD student, this book represents a sound foundational basis for psychology. It covers all the major perspectives in psychology, and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Although I will not use it as reference guide for my research, it is nevertheless an essential purchase for undergraduate students. Highly recommended.

This book is a must have when studying psychology!It includes so much information in a well worded way. Could understand every page. Also includes pictures.It is extremely heavy to carry around all day though as it is quite a large book.

This is a massive book. Has everything you could need on a psychology or counselling course. Has a person index which is really handy.

An amazing item for any social work, psychology (or related subject) students currently doing access or level 3 course and above. Uses relevant, historical and recent case studies to help with each unit/topic. I would thoroughly recommend and worth every penny.

I love the way Gross uses examples to explain his discussions on theory, I've found his other books very useful too

had everything in it i need and more for Access Course to Higher Education. would recommend this book

Fantastic book. A lot more information in it than I had expected which is good. Has some good subjects in. Was recommended by my teacher at college. Doesn't have some of the topics I wanted to see in it but overall a good book.

Amazing book for beginners. Highly recommended.

Important textbook

Great book, it has all the fundamentals for A-level and undergraduate Psychology. I am a PGCE Psychology trainee and I bought this to refresh my knowledge in psychological studies & theories. I received it the day after I ordered it - so pleased!! :)

The content, knowledge and depth of coverage in this book make it a must buy in my opinion for anyone with a genuine interest in psychology.

again bought for my daughter for her course,see other comments on books bought,she said it was very good and informitive,and just what was required

Very helpful for my college level course, and will continue to use into university.

Very easy to read and understand