constantly revisited by modern researchers. In a new focus for this 6th edition, the emphasis is on how these classic and contemporary studies relate. From the differences and similarities between them you'll understand not just the studies themselves, but develop the study skills you need to write about psychology in exams and essays. Each study is summarized in simplified form, explaining jargon along the way. The background, methods, and findings are all set out and clearly interpreted. Crucially there is loads of evaluation help and pointers for developing your own evaluation skills in each pairing. Throughout these are links to further studies and wider debates and topics in psychology. The aim is to help you understand how specific research and issues fit into the science of psychology as a whole and where that science is going. Get this book if you need to: - Understand and get to grips with journal articles in psychology - Brush up on some classic studies - Know about more recent research for exams and essays - Practice your interpretation and evaluation skills with hands on exercises Key Studies in Psychology 6th Edition is a life-saver in the sea of Psychological research- grab onto it!

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