Exploring Psychology

Accessible and dynamic resources for the AQA A Psychology specifications

Written by leading Psychology authors, Matt Jarvis, Julia Russell and Jean-Marc Lawton, Exploring Psychology follows the AQA A specifications, with emphasis on contemporary research and developing thinking and study skills. Designed to add considerable value to students' exam performance, this course is for those students of average and above-average ability.

• Provides plenty of exam practice, preparation and advice written by a Principal Examiner for AQA A to help improve performance
• Develops students' higher-level thinking skills and helps students become well-rounded critical thinkers and independent learners
• Best suited to average and above-average ability students, and students who prefer a more traditional textbook layout

Chapter 3: Research Methods in Psychology from Exploring Psychology for AQA AS Revision Guide

"The Revision Guide is a very good supplement to classroom teaching and for those who learn and revise easily using text. I live the exam questions, answers and feedback." - Head of Psychology, Dorset School

"Exploring Psychology is a well written and highly accessible textbook for A Level students or people generally wishing to broaden their knowledge in Psychology. Overall the writing style, layout and content of the book addresses the target audience very well and makes it a worthwhile addition to any Psychology student's bookshelf." - Psychology Teaching Review (BPS Journal)

"I was really impresses with how they have incorporated up-to-date research into each unit rather than just the old classics, there are lots of activities for independent learning too and it's shiny and pretty!" - TES Forum

"Excellent balance of content vs. process... good up-to-date and interesting studies... a great alternative to 'core' texts." - ATP