Uses the real world situations, or 'rooms' as the determining factor in defining the role of the psychologist, so the student can see the psychologist's input i... » 

Uses the real world situations, or 'rooms' as the determining factor in defining the role of the psychologist, so the student can see the psychologist's input into real situationsA series of scenarios within each chapter provide students with real examples of psychology in practice, showing the relevance of their study to the application of psychology in a professional contextEach chapter gives an overview of the key theoretical concepts which are being applied in the following scenarios, making the link between theory and practice crystal clearEnd of chapter discussions questions encourage the student to engage in debate about how psychology is used in the real world, and the theory that drives the input of psychologistsFor many students, the lecture hall or seminar room may seem vastly removed from the reality of everyday life. 'Applied Psychology: Putting Theory into Practice' demystifies the link between the study of psychology, and psychology in the real world, illustrating how the application of psychology can be of benefit in many everyday settings. «