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From the debates in psychosomatic health to consciousness working mechanisms, and from neuro connectionism to social interactionism, the authors of this text have adopted a variety of perspectives to evaluate well-known psychological theories and contemporary studies. The clear structure of this book, along with the use of multiple real-life examples, will make it easy and enjoyable to use.
Bem and de Jong present complex ideas in an accessible manner. Theoretical Issues in Psychology gives undergraduate psychology students all the resources they need to begin reflecting on the most pressing conceptual issues in their discipline.
This was a really good read and a really excellent introduction to the subject matter. I thought that the definition boxes were great. I brilliant introduction to philosophy.
This book forms the basis of seminar discussions.
Good for keen students
As an introductory text this book has the challenge of explaining complex theoretical issues. It is aided by the accessible layout and an engaging writing style. It is supplemented by a helpful glossary of key terms. A key text for students who are keen to further their understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of psychology.
Some aspects of this book were too specific for education students, I may use it as a reference copy for myself but not as a recommended reader for students.
This is an excellent additional text to my module Psychological Perspectives on the Self. It addresses most complex issues of the self and students benefit from the high level overview and analysis that this text offers.
This books gives a good insight into the theoretical and methedological challanges facing psychology today and supplements the other books in the course well.
This is a very well written text, but one that is too specific to the field of academic psychology for my (more clinically focussed) module
Good clear and comrehensive introduction to the issues in the philosophy of science
an excellent text, through and detailed examining detailed concepts in Psychology
All educators should be aware of key issues in psychology and this title is a handy, accessible reference for the area.
