Psychology: Second European Edition

Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Can we learn in our sleep? Does money make us happier?

Psychology: Second European Edition answers the most intriguing questions about the human brain and behaviour, introducing the core areas of this broad and fast-moving discipline and incorporating a range of international research. Written with irresistible enthusiasm and humour by world-renowned researchers and popular science authors, this revised second edition includes:

Two new chapters on social psychology: Social Relationships and Social Groups
Thoroughly updated (and retitled) chapter on Psychological Disorders, offering more on social perspectives of mental health and an introduction to DSM-5
Brand new 'Psychomythology' feature which tackles common misconceptions about the discipline through scientific evidence
All-new 'Psychology and Me' videos featuring an international range of psychologists talking about their fascinating careers and giving students advice for the future
'Hot Science' boxes discussing cutting-edge research and neuroscience, and 'The Real World' vignettes demonstrating psychology in everyday life
Increased coverage of research methods, including new 'Stats Fact' boxes addressing often contested issues in statistics
A number of additional sections including those on executive functions, epigenetics, childhood reminiscing, self-esteem and inflated praise, and gender bias in motor development.