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 Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour is here with a new, fully updated and revised third edition. Bringing new developments in the field and its renowned pedagogical design, the third edition offers an exciting and engaging introduction to the study of psychology. This book's scientific approach, which brings together international research, practical application and the levels of analysis framework, encourages critical thinking about psychology and its impact on our daily lives. Key features: fully updated research and data throughout the book as well as increased cross cultural references; restructured chapter 3 on Genes, Environment and Behaviour, which now starts with a discussion of Darwinian theory before moving on to Mendelian genetics; core subject updates such as DSM-5 for psychological disorders and imaging techniques on the brain are fully integrated; revised and updated Research Close Up boxes Current Issues and hot topics such as, the study of happiness and schizophrenia, intelligence testing, the influence of the media and conflict and terrorism are discussed to prompt debates and questions facing psychologists today; new to this edition is Recommended Reading of both classic and contemporary studies at the end of chapters.

Nigel Holt is Head of Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University. He is a Cognitive Psychologist interested in perception, research methods and the history of psychology. Andy Bremner is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Goldsmith's, University of London. He is a Developmental Psychologist particularly interested in childhood perception, memory and learning. Ed Sutherland is based at the University of Leeds. He is a Cognitive Psychologist and his current research interests include the role of emotion in reasoning and the psychology of design.Michael Vliek is an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam. He is a Social Psychologist and his main research interests include social comparison and the dynamics of self-evaluation, intra-group processes and the influence of time in motivational processes.Michael Passer coordinates the introductory psychology programme at the University of Washington. Ronald E. Smith is Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Psychology Training at the University of Washington, where he also has served as Area Head of the Social Psychology and Personality area.