Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, 4th edition

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, but understanding psychology requires more than learning facts and theories. Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding encourages students to think like psychologists by applying scientific reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based inquiry to questions about human behaviour. Through an engaging and accessible approach, students learn how psychological knowledge is developed, evaluated and applied in everyday life.

Developed for Australian students, the fourth edition reflects contemporary debates, emerging research and the diversity of human experience. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives are embedded throughout the text, encouraging students to consider multiple ways of understanding behaviour and wellbeing. By combining scientific literacy with cultural responsiveness, the resource helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to engage thoughtfully with psychology in a complex and diverse world.

Who It's For

Ideal for introductory psychology students seeking a scientifically grounded and culturally responsive understanding of human behaviour, mental processes and contemporary psychological research.

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