Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ Psychology Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)
Overview
Introduce your students to the study of the human mind, across topics such as memory and forgetting, visual perception and language development. Written in clear English suitable for English as a second language learners, this digital coursebook includes visual tools and real-life examples to help students build an understanding of key psychological concepts. Engage your students with a variety of activities, including discussions, written and research activities, to encourage active learning and equip them with the skills they need. Study summaries, as specified in the syllabus, are included within the digital coursebook to ensure students have a good understanding of these examples, in preparation for assessment. Suitable to support the Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ Psychology syllabus (0266) for examination from 2027.
Features
- Varied activities, including discussions, written and research activities, equip students with the skills they need and encourage application of knowledge.
- ‘Psychology in context’ feature provides an opening discussion at the start of each chapter to help students engage with the content and consider real-world applications.
- Theory-based questions with gradual progression of difficulty enable learners to check their understanding throughout each chapter.
- Key skills exercises enable students to practice vital skills, such as statistical data interpretation, essay writing and research.
- ‘Making connections’ feature encourages students to identify links between topics and develop a conceptual understanding of psychology.
- Reflection and self-assessment opportunities encourage students to work independently and keep track of their progress.
- Practice questions at the end of each chapter help students prepare for assessment.
- Key term definitions support English as a second language (ESL) learners.
- Research methods are referred to throughout each chapter in a recurring feature, which offers helpful tips in context.
- Self-evaluation checklists, with ‘I am able to…’ statements linked to the learning intentions, help students review their knowledge.
Contents
- How to use this series
- How to use this book
- Introduction
- 1. Research methods in Psychology
- 2. Memory and forgetting
- 3. Sleep and dreams
- 4. Prosocial behaviour
- 5. Visual perception
- 6. Motivation and needs
- 7 Language development
- Glossary
- Acknowledgements.
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