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Psychology, 6th Australian and New Zealand Edition
Burton, Westen, Kowalski
Interactive E-Text: 9780730396659, Textbook with Interactive E-Text Code: 9780730396642
The sixth edition of Burton’s Psychology sets the benchmark for introductory psychology textbooks, offering an engaging and thought-provoking approach that both students and instructors across Australia and New Zealand love. The sixth edition features innovative chapters on Australian First Nations psychology and New Zealand Māori psychology, developed by leading Aboriginal Australian and Māori scholars.
Supported by a comprehensive instructor package, these chapters provide educators with essential tools for teaching these critical and culturally significant topics. Compact and refreshed, this edition ensures that Burton’s Psychology remains the top ANZ resource in the field.
Table of Contents
1.2 The boundaries and borders of psychology
1.3 History of psychology
1.4 Perspectives in psychology
1.5 Psychology in Australia and New Zealand
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2.2 Understanding culture and its context
2.3 Understanding cross-cultural relations in multicultural societies
2.4 Understanding culture and the psychology discipline
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3.1 History and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
3.2 Influences on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing
3.3 Indigenous psychology best practices
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4.2 Colonisation and Māori health and wellbeing
4.3 Kaupapa Māori theory and principles
4.4 Indigenous psychology for Māori
4.5 Te Whare Tapa Whā model of Māori health
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5.2 Understanding qualitative research in psychology
5.3 Ethics in psychological research
5.4 How to evaluate a study critically
5.5 The internet and psychology research
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5S.2 Testing the hypothesis: inferential statistics
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6.2 The endocrine system
6.3 The peripheral nervous system
6.4 The central nervous system
6.5 Brain, gene, behaviour
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7.2 Sensing the environment
7.3 Vision
7.4 Hearing
7.5 Other senses
7.6 Perception
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8.2 Perspectives on consciousness
8.3 Sleep and dreaming
8.4 Altered states of consciousness
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9.2 Classical conditioning
9.3 Operant conditioning
9.4 Cognitive-social theory
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10.2 Working memory
10.3 Varieties of long-term memory
10.4 Encoding and organisation of long-term memory
10.5 Remembering, misremembering and forgetting
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11.2 Reasoning, problem solving and decision making
11.3 Explicit and implicit thinking
11.4 Language
11.5 Language development
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12.2 Intelligence testing
12.3 Approaches to intelligence
12.4 Heredity and intelligence
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13.2 Eating
13.3 Sexual motivation
13.4 Psychosocial motives
13.5 Emotion
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14.2 Psychodynamic theories
14.3 Cognitive-social theories
14.4 Trait theories
14.5 Humanistic theories
14.6 Genetics, personality and culture
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15.2 Studying development
15.3 Physical development and its psychological consequences
15.4 Cognitive development in infancy, childhood and adolescence
15.5 Cognitive development and change in adulthood
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16.2 Socialisation
16.3 Peer relationships
16.4 Development of social cognition
16.5 Moral development
16.6 Social development across the life span
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17.2 Barriers to health promotion
17.3 Stress
17.4 Coping
17.5 The future of health psychology
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18.2 Mental health and mental disorders
18.3 Contemporary approaches to psychopathology
18.4 Descriptive diagnosis: DSM and psychopathological syndromes
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19.2 Psychodynamic therapies
19.3 Cognitive-behavioural therapies
19.4 Humanistic, group and family therapies
19.5 Biological treatments
19.6 Evaluating psychological treatments
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20.2 Social cognition
20.3 The self
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21.2 Altruism
21.3 Aggression
21.4 Social influence
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Authors
Lorelle Burton (USQ)
Drew Westen (Emory University)
Robin Kowalski (Clemson University)
Contributors:
Bridgette Awatare-Masters (Waikato University)
Andre McLachlan (Waikato University)
Moana Waitoki (Waikato University)
Pat Dudgeon (UWA)
Kate Derry (UWA)
Belle Selkirk (UWA)
Joanna Alexi (UWA)
Chris Sonn (VU)
Roshani Jayawardana (VU)
Samuel Keast (VU)
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The sixth edition of Burton’s Psychology offers a balanced exploration of both the biological basis of psychology and the critical role that culture plays in shaping psychological processes.
Designed for first-year university students, Burton’s Psychology uses accessible language and integrates cutting-edge research on neuroscience, culture, and First Nations psychology. A newly added chapter on culture and psychology, along with dedicated chapters on Australian First Nations and New Zealand Māori psychology, provides deep insights into culturally responsive practices, frameworks, and pathways to healing.
This edition also includes a heightened focus on gender equality, updated content on social determinants of mental health, and the psychological impacts of social media and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, new content on qualitative research methodologies and a supplementary chapter on statistical principles ensures that students are equipped with diverse research skills. Engaging features such as employability skills boxes, practitioner insight videos, interactive learning modules, and concept check questions further enhance the learning experience. With a 19% reduction in length, Burton’s Psychology presents a more concise yet comprehensive resource, packed with local Australian and New Zealand examples, making it an indispensable tool for psychology students and educators alike.
Key features of Burton’s Psychology, 6th Australian and New Zealand Edition?
Biological and Cultural Focus
- Covers both the biological foundations of psychology and cultural influences.
- Integrates neuroscience, cultural, and First Nations research throughout the narrative.
First Nations and Māori Psychology
- Emphasises cultural responsiveness, especially when working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups, including First Nations peoples.
- Dedicated chapter on Australian First Nations psychology, covering frameworks, principles, and healing pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Chapter on New Zealand Māori psychology, exploring the Whare Tapa Whā model, Kaupapa Māori theory, and Mātauranga Māori principles.
Gender Equality and Inclusivity
- Comprehensive focus on gender equality with updated language and examples.
- Inclusive language for culturally, linguistically, sexually, and gender-diverse persons.
Research and Methodologies
- New standalone chapter on culture and psychology.
- New content on qualitative research methodologies in Chapter 5.
- Supplementary chapter on statistical principles in the eText.
- Updated content on social determinants of mental health and wellbeing.
- Includes studies on social media and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local and Recent Research
- More Australian and New Zealand research and examples.
- Recent research on social media and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concise and Practical
- 6th edition reduced by 19% with a refined layout.
- Boxes highlighting key pre-professional skills in psychology.
- Immediate feedback with concept check questions at the end of every chapter.
- Modules with summaries, interactivities, questions, animations, and videos.
Interactive and Engaging
- Videos featuring registered psychologists discussing practical applications.
- Review, discussion, and application questions for student engagement.
- ‘From brain to behaviour’ resource connecting neuroscience with cultural experiences.
- ‘How to use this text’ guide for navigating features, exercises, and multimedia content.
Take a closer look: Interactives and Key Features
Available as a digital eText or full colour printed textbook with an interactive eText code, this title enables every student to master concepts and succeed in assessment. Lecturers are supported with an extensive, easy-to-use teaching and learning package.
Covers psychology frameworks, principles and practices that inform First Nations psychology in Australia, and pathways to healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Chapter on First Nations psychology
Explores the Whare Tapa Whā model of Māori health and its application, Kaupapa Māori theory and the principles embedded in Mātauranga Māori that inform Māori psychology.
Chapter on Māori psychology
Our digital eText includes perspectives from registered psychologists discussing practical applications of psychological theories.
Practitioner insight videos
Our digital eText features end-of-chapter multiple-choice quizzes that provide instant feedback, helping to reinforce understanding and support learning.
Concept check questions
Match, categorise, or sequence concepts by moving elements on-screen, reinforcing learning through active participation and immediate feedback.
Interactivities
Case studies encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. Using local case studies enhances relevance and engagement by reflecting students' familiar contexts, making the learning more practical and applicable.
Local case studies
This boxed feature highlights the key pre-professional skills required in the field of psychology.
Boxed features: Employability skills
Students can personalise their eText by highlighting and taking notes, as well other useful tools like the read aloud.
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