Author Description

"This edition has been adapted to the Australia and New Zealand region from the popular American edition, which has been a trusted and staple resource for instructors and students for many years. Local research is spread throughout with many carefully curated articles and news items to provide you with relevant examples to help you engage better with the content during tutorials or self-study. Written by an author team of experienced academics and researchers, led by Ann M. Kring from the University of California, each chapter is engaging and highlights key issues with well-informed research. Delivered as a full colour printed textbook with an interactive eBook code included, this title enables you to master concepts and succeed in assessment by taking the roadblocks out of self-study, with features designed so you get the most out of learning." -- provided by publisher.