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Contents
Dynamic Learning

GCSE Psychology

3-4

NEW

A level 2008 OCR

NEW

A level 2008 AQA(A)

NEW

A level 2008 AQA(B)

NEW

A level WJEC

16+ Resources

9-13

Research Methods

14

Additional Resources

15-19

Index

20

Order Form

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Contact details can be found on the inside back cover

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GCSE

Psychology First
Second Edition
Author: Barbara Woods

The bestselling GSCE Psychology core textbook, Psychology First

Second edition is the ideal text for OCR GCSE Psychology. Highly
accessible and readable, it provides comprehensive coverage of key
topics, including: social influence, environment and behaviour, phobias
and aggression, attachment and cognitive development, aspects of
morality, attitudes of prejudice, memory, perception, stress, sex and
gender, ethics, research methods, planning and carrying out
investigations.
Ideal for all students of GSCE Psychology, particularly the OCR course,
the text includes many features designed to aid and consolidate students
understanding and revision, such as:





numerous illustrations
highlighted key terms
topic related icons
comprehensive glossary

Provides plenty of exam preparation and consolidation opportunities

through:
 concise chapter summaries
 group activities
 sample past exam papers
 extra reading material and other resources
Written by bestselling author Barbara Woods, Psychology First provides
excellent coverage for OCR GCSE Psychology. It is also an excellent
general introduction for students following other exam boards, and the
interested general reader.
 978 0 340 92590 4 208pp 17.99

GCSE

Understanding Psychology
Second Edition
Author: Barbara Woods

Understanding Psychology provides a clear introduction to the work and

ideas of psychologists. It covers topics such as attachment, memory,
anti-social behaviour, gender and prejudice and considers how they relate
to contemporary society.
This book provides complete coverage of the latest AQA GCSE
Psychology specification and includes research evidence, experimental
methods and a new chapter on report writing.
 978 0 340 88668 7 192pp 17.99

Basics in Psychology
Second Edition
Author: Barbara Woods

In its second edition this bestselling book features material presented in a

fresh, clear style with particular appeal to those new to psychology.
Basics in Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics
of social, developmental, cognitive and individual psychology.
 978 0 340 75367 5 320pp 19.99

Discovering Psychology
Author: Barbara Woods

Discovering Psychology covers all the major approaches to the subject,

including behaviourist, cognitive, biological, social, developmental and
humanistic approaches, as well as ethics and methodologies. The style is
concise to help introduce new students to the discipline. Woods takes
key psychological concepts and breaks them down through the use of
headings and bullet points to highlight key points and concepts.
 978 0 340 68830 4 304pp 17.99

A level 2008 OCR

OCR Psychology for AS

with Dynamic Learning CD-ROM

NEW

Authors: Karon Oliver: educational psychologist and experienced

teacher, as well as a former Chair of the Association of Teachers of psychology
Louise Ellerby-Jones: examiner for a major awarding body and a teacher of psychology

OCR Psychology for AS is a brand new text for the 2008 OCR AS
Psychology specification, covering all 15 core studies, contextualising,
presenting and evaluating each study in full, in order to make it relevant
to the student.
The textbook is highly accessible and readable, with useful guidance on
comparing studies, applying themes, and learning key concepts and
terminology.
 Each study is introduced in detail, with Background, Aims and
Methods to fully contextualise it
 Includes Focus on Themes and Focus on Research Methods boxes to
aid students
 Advice and guidance on exam-style questions
 Written by Karon Oliver and Louise Ellerby-Jones, both authors,
examiners and experienced teachers
Also included is a unique Dynamic Learning Student CD-ROM featuring:
self-test exercises, knowledge quizzes, multiple-choice questions, word
searches, crosswords, evaluations and summaries of the core studies.

OCR Psychology for AS

Dynamic Learning Network Edition
CD-ROM

NEW

This unique Teachers Resource follows the new OCR AS Psychology

specification and provides teachers with extensive learning and teaching
resources, activities and exercises, all in our highly flexible Dynamic
Learning framework. Resources include:
 Multiple Choice Questions and a wealth of different exercises
 Drag-and-drop Knowledge Quizzes
 Stretch & Challenge activities - Exam tips, study skills & revision
planner
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Components
 Students Book + CD-ROM 978 0 340 96812 3 450pp March 2008 19.99
 Dynamic Learning Network Edition CD-ROM 978 0 340 96813 0 March 2008 300+VAT
 Evaluation Pack 978 0 340 96904 5 March 2008 FREE

A level 2008 AQA(A)

AQA(A) Psychology for AS

with Dynamic Learning CD-ROM

NEW

Authors: Richard Gross and Dr. Geoff Rolls

Written by the bestselling authors Richard Gross and Geoff Rolls, and
tailored precisely to the AQA(A) specifications, AQA (A) Psychology for AS is
ideal for the brand new 2008 qualifications. Featuring fully comprehensive
coverage of all the core content, and excellent additional resources on
CD-ROM.
 Written for the new AQA(A) 2008 specifications; these resources are both
accessible and student-friendly
 Proven high-profile author team of Richard Gross and Geoff Rolls - a
bestselling author and experienced teacher
 Unique textual features, including practical learning activities and chapter
summaries, to stimulate discussion, aid revision and consolidate learning
 In full colour with generous use of illustrations and photographs
 The Dynamic Learning Student CD-ROM provides drag-and-drop
exercises, sample essay Q & As, schemas, useful websites, and further
reading

AQA(A) Psychology for AS

Dynamic Learning Network Edition
CD-ROM

NEW

The Dynamic Learning Network Edition CD-ROM contains a wealth of

supporting materials and extra resources such as:
 Start-up activities
 Revision Schemas for AS/A2 Level psychology
 Drag-and-drop exercises
 Essay-style questions and answers
 Exam tips, study skills and revision planner
 Schemes of work
 Extensive further resources, reading and weblinks
Visit www.dynamic-learning.co.uk for further information.
Components
 Student s Book + CD-ROM 978 0 340 94661 9 224pp March 2008 14.99
 Dynamic Learning Network Edition CD-ROM 978 0 340 96811 6 March 2008 300 + VAT
 Evaluation Pack 978 0 340 96902 1 March 2008 FREE

A level 2008 AQA(B)

AQA(B) Psychology for AS

with Dynamic Learning CD-ROM

NEW

Authors: Donald Pennington and Julie McLoughlin

Brand new for the AQA(B) 2008 specification, AQA(B) Psychology for AS
is the complete textbook for the new specification. Written by
experienced senior examiner Julie McLaughlin and bestselling author
Donald Pennington, this is the textbook for students looking to succeed
in Psychology AQA(B).
Covering all the topic areas of the AS, each chapter provides the student
with a wide range of activities to promote understanding, consolidate
learning and develop the skills of critical analysis and application of
psychology.
The Student CD-ROM includes a wealth of additional resources
designed to knowledge including:
 Multiple choice questions
 Fill-the-gap activities
 Further reading and web links

AQA(B) Psychology for AS

Dynamic Learning Network Edition
CD-ROM

NEW

Complementing the textbook, the Dynamic Learning Network Edition

CD-ROM includes:








Lesson starter activities

Multiple choice questions
Drag-and-drop knowledge quizzes
Fill-the-gap summaries
Stretch and challenge activities
Class-based activity suggestions
Schemes of work
Visit www.dynamic-learning.co.uk for further information.
Components
 Students book + CD-ROM 978 0 340 94702 9 350pp March 2008 17.99
 Dynamic Learning Network Edition CD-ROM 978 0 340 96839 0 300 + VAT
 Evaluation Pack 978 0 340 96903 8 FREE

A level WJEC

Psychology for WJEC AS level

Authors: Julia Russell and Matt Jarvis

Psychology for WJEC AS level is the first textbook for the WJEC
Psychology Specification, and is fully endorsed by WJEC. Written by the
bestselling authors Julia Russell and Matt Jarvis, this lively and
informative textbook is the ideal resource for every WJEC
psychology student.
 The first textbook written for the WJEC specification
 Written by bestselling authors Julia Russell and Matt Jarvis both
highly experienced teachers and examiners
 The textbook also encourages learning through reflective tasks,
classic and core studies, self-assessment questions, web-watch
activities, clear learning outcomes and topic summaries
 Full colour textbook with learning features, self-assessment questions,
and plenty of illustrations

Psychology for WJEC AS Level

Teacher s Resource CD-ROM
Author: Julia Russell

The first Teachers Resource written for the new WJEC specification,
WJEC Psychology AS level Teachers Resource CD-ROM provides
teachers with resources to aid their students' learning and reduce the
burden of preparation:
 Provides a wide range of activities, PowerPoint presentations,
schemas, schemes of work, crosswords, fill-the-gap exercises,
revision tasks and useful websites
 Ideal for group work, pairs and individual activities also contains
'think psychologically' activities
 Includes Gifted and Talented activities to stretch and motivate the
most able students
Components  Students Book 978 0 340 94312 0 208pp 17.99
 Teachers Resource CD-ROM 978 0 340 95896 4 150+VAT

16+ Resources

Psychology
The Science of Mind and Behaviour
Fifth Edition
Author: Richard Gross

The best-known UK name in introductory psychology!

Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour has been described as
the 'trailblazer in the psychology textbook revolution' and 'the psychology
student's bible'. It has established itself as the benchmark introductory
psychology textbook.
Its 50 chapters cover every conceivable topic - from substance abuse to
health psychology, from criminological psychology to moral development.
This fifth edition has been fully revised to incorporate significant recent
research findings and provides a comprehensive resource for readers at
all levels.
Now in full colour and generously illustrated to bring the text to life, this
new edition is more reader-friendly than ever and features:
 A concise introduction and overview for each chapter
 Full chapter summaries to aid revision and consolidate learning
 Interactive questions to stimulate discussion and promote
understanding
A brand new CD-ROM in the back of the book supplies fantastic extra
resources for every chapter, including:






Drag-and-drop exercises
Self-assessment questions
Sample essay answers
Downloadable schemas
Useful websites and further reading linking to every chapter

Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, Fifth edition is the

definitive introduction to psychology. Essential reading for all psychology
students and those following a wide range of courses - including health,
nursing and social work - as well as the interested general reader.
 978 0 340 90098 7 1012pp 27.99

16+ Resources

Key Studies in Psychology

Fifth Edition
Author: Richard Gross

Written by bestselling author Richard Gross, Key Studies in Psychology,

Fith Edition provides summaries of 40 key studies that have shaped the
course of psychology, covering both the classic core studies and more
recent contemporary studies.
Concise, user-friendly and comprehensive, the new edition of this
bestselling textbook is ideal for students of psychology at all levels.
 Before each summary, the Background/Context features put each
study into a clear theoretical or practical context, and explain the aims,
hypotheses, methods and design
 After each summary, a full Evaluation is provided, focusing on major
theoretical and methodological issues, subsequent research and
applications and implications
 Each summary is also followed by useful Exercise questions, to
encourage the student to think critically about methodological,
theoretical, and ethical features of the study
 Full answers to all Exercise questions are also provided in an
Appendix
All the classic core studies are covered, alongside a number of newer
studies, which cover topics such as the effects of abortion on young
women, adolescents' brains, anorexia nervosa, and nurses'
understanding of the concept of care. These very recent studies are
highly relevant to everyday life, making this text ideal for the study of
Applied Psychology.
 978 0 340 94739 5 464pp January 2008 22.99

Study Guide for OCR Psychology:

A2 Level
Authors: Fiona Lintern, Merv Stapleton, and Lynne Williams

The ideal guide to evaluating research evidence in Key Studies. This

guide covers all A2 option units, providing comprehensive support for
anyone studying Psychology at A level.
 978 0 340 81626 4 17.99

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16+ Resources

Psychology
in Practice
For A2 Psychology Students
Psychology in Practice is a six-part series on the practical
applications of psychology to areas of everyday life, covering crime,
education, health, sport, organisations and the environment. Each book in
the series examines one unit of the Applications of Psychology section of
the OCR syllabus.
Key learning aids include:
 a set of key terms for each chapter aid memorisation
 practical exercises
 section summaries and overall main chapter points to ensure effective
guided learning
 recommended further reading and web sites to challenge students
 sample exam-style questions
Crime

Environment

Author: Julie Harrower

Author: Karon Oliver

978 0 340 84497 7 144pp 13.99

978 0 340 84495 3 248pp 13.99

Education

Organisations

Author: Merv Stapleton

Author: Hugh Coolican

978 0 340 64329 7 156pp 13.99

978 0 340 80416 2 144pp 13.99

Sport

Health

Author: Barbara Woods

Author: Philip Banyard

978 0 340 84494 6 140pp 13.99

978 0 340 84496 0 192pp 13.99

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16+ Resources

Psychology: A New Introduction for A Level

Second Edition
Authors: Richard Gross, Rob McIlveen, Hugh Coolican, Alan Clamp and Julia Russell

Written by a team of experts, Psychology: A New Intorduction for A Level

Second Edition provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction
to all major aspects of this ever changing discipline. Part I covers AS level
material and PartII covers A2 level material. Maintaining the same main
characteristics which made the first edition a bestseller, this edition also
includes:
 a fresh new design in full colour to en ourage effective learning
 new interactive features such as Self-Assessment Questions to
enhance students' understanding
 978 0 340 77689 6 944pp 24.99

Additional Resources:

Essential AS and A2 Psychology for AQA(A)

Authors: Richard Gross, Geoff Rolls






written by an excellent high profile team

in full colour with generous use of diagrams and photographs to bring
text to life
chapter summaries presented in easy-to -revise format, ideal for
consolidating understanding
 978 0 340 92589 8 600pp 27.99

Essential A2 Psychology for AQA(A)

Authors: Richard Gross, Geoff Rolls

Illustrated and in full colour, Essential A2 Psychology is packed full of

valuable learning and revision features, including: specification and exam
hints throughout each chapter; how to tackle exam questions; sample
exam answers; concise chapter summaries.
 978 0 340 81307 2 484pp 19.99

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16+ Resources

Advanced Psychology:
Child Development, Perspectives and Methods
Authors: Donald Pennington, Richard Smithson, Julie McLoughlin, Dave Robinson and
Karen Boswell

Advanced Psychology provides students and teachers of A2 Level

Psychology with the ideal textbook covering the core topic areas of the
AQA (B) A2 specification.
 978 0 340 85934 6 480pp 19.99

Advanced Psychology
Topics
Specifically for those students and teachers of A2 Level Psychology
following the AQA (B) specification.
 Written by experienced authors and examiners
 Cover the three options for the AQA (B) student in their A2 year
 Provide reflective and practical exercises in each chapter which help
develop a critical understanding of psychology.

Atypical Behaviour
Author: Lynda Turner
 978 0 340 85933 9 144pp 13.99

Contemporary Topics
Authors: Pete Houghton and Dave
Robinson
 978 0 340 85932 2 144pp 13.99

Health Psychology
Authors: Mark Forshaw
 978 0 340 85931 5 144pp 13.99

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Research Methods

Research Methods and Statistics

in Psychology
Fourth Edition
Author: Hugh Coolican

Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling text provides a comprehensive

survey of research methods in psychology today, with clear and detailed
explanations of statistical concepts and data analysis.
It also covers the full range of experimental and non-experimental
methods, explores the ongoing quantitativequalitative debate amongst
researchers and re-examines issues surrounding validity.
Complemented by fully updated references, software and resource
materials, as well as crucial new coverage on using SPSS, including
screengrab illustrations.
Each chapter contains a self-test glossary, key terms and exercises.
Advice on planning and conducting studies, analysing data and writing up
practical reports is given, and a 'good' marked report is included, as well
as a complete published qualitative report. A much-requested new
feature is advice, for each statistical test, on how to report results in
conventional (APA) style.
 978 0 340 81258 7 720pp 22.99

Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Third Edition
Author: Hugh Coolican is Principal Lecturer in Psychology at Coventry University, a Chartered
Psychologist and an assistant examiner for the International Baccalaureate.

This book provides all the skills required to approach research methods in
a logical way, showing students how to design and report experiments,
collect and analyse data. The book also provides excellent coverage of
questionnaire design, observation techniques, experimental designs,
sampling, variables, ethics and qualitative research. This text is also ideal
for undergraduates with no previous experience of research methods and
statistics, and those who approach it with trepidation!
Coolican draws on common sense, logic and everyday experience to
show students that they already have the skills and techniques to
understand and carry out research successfully. Introduction to Research
Methods in Psychology is the essential text for all courses which require
'hands-on' skills of simple research, experiments, data collection and
analysis.
 978 0 340 90757 3 320pp 17.99

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Applied Psychology
Second Edition
Authors: Hugh Coolican,
Tony Cassidy, Orla Dunn, Rob Sharp, Jeremy Tudway, Katherine Simons,
Tony Westbury and Julie Harrower

The ideal introductory text for Psychology A Level students and those
following the first year undergraduate modules in Applied Psychology.
Applying the theories and solutions of psychology to everyday life has
become increasingly relevant in our contemporary lives. This book
teaches students to do just that, covering all the popular applied topics
including forensic psychology, educational psychology, sports psychology
and it now includes a chapter on the growing field of counselling.
Accessible and comprehensive, Applied Psychology features both the
theoretical background and the practical applications, creating a link
between students academic study and their future careers.
 978 0 340 92745 8 400pp 22.99

Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology

Second Edition
Author: Richard Gross

In this book Richard Gross cuts across the traditional boundaries,

integrating topics, theories and areas of research that are usually treated
as separate and unrelated.
The cross-analysis complements the topic-based approach, by
broadening discussion of traditional areas of psychology and applying
critical thinking to them.
Designed to stimulate critical thinking and to encourage a broader, more
integrated approach to essay-writing and seminar presentations this book
is ideal for all students of psychology from A level to undergraduate level.
 978 0 340 85784 7 384pp 22.99

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Psychology for Nurses:

and Allied Health Professionals
Authors: Richard Gross bestselling psychology author in the UK and Nancy Kinnison, who
has over 27 years experience as a Staff Nurse, Ward Sister and as a Further Education
lecturer

A brand new textbook written for all those studying and working in
nursing and in allied health professions.
Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals is a refreshingly
new approach to applying the theoretical aspects of psychology to the
practical aspects of nursing and health care. It provides comprehensive
coverage of the core Psychology components in the UK Nursing
Curriculum including:
 Basic psychological processes such as perception, motivation and
emotion
 Social processes such as conformity, obedience, aggression and
social behaviour
 Development across the lifespan, including early experiences,
adolescence, adulthood and old age
 Health psychology covering stress, personality and health behaviour
 978 0 340 93011 3 352pp 21.99

Applying Psychology to...

Series Editor: Rob McIlveen

Written for A Level and undergraduate students who are new to the
discipline, aach title outlines areas of psychological theory and research,
and then applies this to everyday concepts.
Applying Psychology to Sport

Applying Psychology to Health

Author: Barbara Woods

Author: Philip Banyard

978 0 340 64760 8 160pp 12.99

978 0 340 64756 1 208pp 1998 13.99

Applying Psychology to Crime

Author: Julie Harrower

Applying Psychology to Early

Child Development

978 0 340 70556 8 256pp 12.99

Author: Cara Flanagan

978 0 340 64392 1 208pp 1996 12.99

The series as a whole is well-written with up-to-date references.

Times Educational Supplement

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Classic Case Studies in Psychology

Author: Geoff Rolls

A collection of fascinating human stories. Some are well-known case

studies and others are almost completely unknown. All present revealing
insights into the human mind and behaviour, giving a whole new
perspective on the mystery of human psychology.
 978 0 340 88692 2 208pp 17.99

Essential Psychology Series

Each volume in the series is designed to provide concise yet up-to-date
descriptions of the major areas of psychology filling the gap between A
level and undergraduate psychology.
Essential Biological Psychology

Essential Health Psychology

Author: G. Neil Martin

Author: Mark Forshaw

Print on Demand

978 0 340 75971 4 248pp 19.99

978 0 340 80897 9 264pp 2003 19.99

Essential Behavioural Analysis

Essential Personality

Author: Julian Leslie

Author: Donald Pennington

Print on Demand

978 0 340 76118 2 224pp 19.99

978 0 340 76273 8 224pp 19.99

Complete A-Z Psychology Handbook

Third Edition
Author: Mike Cardwell

The Complete A-Z Psychology Handbook has been written to familiarise

students with the language and terminology of psychology. It is useful
from the first day of studying advanced Psychology right through to the
night before your exams. The Handbook is invaluable for students of all
AS and A2 level courses and is also a useful resource for students of
undergraduate and vocational courses. It contains the following aids:
 For new students: psychology terms and concepts are explained
clearly and simply
 During the course: the fuller explanation of more important or
challenging concepts helps in tackling homework or coursework
assignments
 978 0 340 87269 7 352pp 11.99

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A Students Dictionary of Psychology

Fourth Edition
Authors: Nicky Hayes and Peter Stratton

This is an excellent resource for students and practitioners alike.

This book should be on every psychologists bookshelf.
Robert J. Sternberg (of a previous edition)
 978 0 340 87303 8 320pp 17.99

Abnormal Psychology
Authors: Richard Gross and Rob McIlveen
 978 0 340 67950 0 176pp 17.99

Higher Psychology
Second Edition
Author: Gerard Keegan

This second edition has been updated and extended to support the
revised Higher Psychology course awarded by the Scottish Qualifications
Authority.
 Promotes an understanding of psychological theories, concepts,
research studies, research methods, terminology and applications
within a historical context
 Encourages students to interpret, analyse and critically evaluate
psychological theories, evidence and research methods
 Structured assessment questions test knowledge and understanding
 Interactive activities promote deeper learning, group discussion and
help students to apply their knowledge.
 978 0 340 91475 5 October 2008 256pp 19.99

It is relief to have this book presentation, content and

readability are all first classThis book is eminently readable
THES Scotland (about previous edition)

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Psychologists on Psychology
Author: David Cohen

Psychologists on Psychology presents a fascinating snapshot of

psychologys leading protagonists. These interviews give an insight into
the conflicts and controversies at the heart of contemporary psychology,
revealing a clash of visions of what human nature is all about.
 978 0 340 81075 0 256pp 17.99

Teach Yourself
Teach Yourself Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

NEW

Author: Aileen Milne

 978 0 340 94576 6 April 2008 9.99

Teach Yourself Counselling

Author: Aileen Milne
 978 0 340 94326 7 April 2008 9.99

Teach Yourself Psychology

Author: Nicky Hayes
 978 0 340 85989 6 9.99

Teach Yourself Applied Psychology

Author: Nicky Hayes
 978 0 340 86873 7 9.99

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