This book provides a comprehensive guide to the foundational concepts and practices in research and experimental psychology. Divided into two parts, the first section focuses on the Fundamentals of Research. It introduces the principles of scientific psychology, covering research techniques such as observation, correlation, and experimentation while emphasizing the importance of ethics and effective communication in research. Chapters also guide readers on how to critically read and write research reports.

The second part, Principles and Practices of Experimental Psychology, delves into key psychological domains through experimental approaches. Topics include psychophysics, perception, attention, reaction time, learning, memory, problem-solving, and individual differences. The book also explores applied fields like social and environmental psychology, along with human factors, highlighting the interplay between psychological theory and real-world applications. This resource is ideal for students and professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of research methodologies and experimental practices in psychology.

Contents in Brief:
Part 1 Fundamentals of Research
Chapter 1 Explanation in Scientific Psychology
Chapter 2 Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation
Chapter 3 Research Techniques Experiments
Chapter 4 Ethics in Psychological Research
Chapter 5 How to Read and Write Research Reports
Part 2 Principles and practices of Experimental Psychology
Chapter 6 Psychophysics
Chapter 7 Perception
Chapter 8 Attention and Reaction Time
Chapter 9 Learning and Conditioning
Chapter 10 Remembering and Forgetting
Chapter 11 Thinking and Problem Solving
Chapter 12 Individual Differences and Development
Chapter 13 Social Psychology
Chapter 14 Environmental Psychology
Chapter 15 Human Factors

 

xxi, 610p.; 22cm. 

Includes appendices, bibliographical references, glossary, and indexes.