This 16th edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect all recent research developments, theories and ideas whilst retaining all of the qualities which have established the title as a leading undergraduate psychology textbook over the past five decades. This book covers all major areas of psychology and is written in a highly accessible and student-friendly style, which consistently relates psychological concepts to everyday life.

Previous edition: 2009.

The Nature of Psychology -- Biological Foundations of Psychology -- Psychological Development -- Sensory Processes -- Perception -- Consciousness -- Learning and Conditioning -- Memory -- Language and Thought -- Motivation -- Emotion -- Intelligence -- Personality -- Stress, Health, and Coping -- Psychological Disorders -- Treatment of Mental Health Problems -- Social Influence -- Social Cognition.