BPS Key Topics in Psychology
About the Book Series
Routledge, in partnership with the British Psychological Society (BPS), is pleased to present BPS Key Topics in Psychology, a series of short introductory books that focus on a specific field within psychology. Each book is broken down into bitesize chunks to provide a helpful overview of core psychology topics, made clear by a five-part structure: foundations, theories, methodologies, impacts, and emerging areas. Written by active and experienced authors, these essential books encourage students to approach fundamental concepts with confidence and critical thinking.
Books may incorporate student-friendly pedagogies, including tools such as: feature boxes; key terms and definitions; and links to further reading online. Concise yet comprehensive, these books offer a simple and accessible overview of core psychology topics for students looking for a summary of key concepts in the topic, or those new to the area.
Key Topics in Identity Development
1st Edition
By Theo A. Klimstra
July 27, 2026
Who am I, and where am I going in life? This book explores the fascinating study of identity development, addressing how people navigate these fundamental questions throughout their lives. In an increasingly complex and globalised world, where choices and information abound, the book provides a ...
Key Topics in Parenting and Family Psychology
1st Edition
By Alina Morawska, Amy Mitchell
June 29, 2026
This authoritative resource examines the significant influence parents have on children's developmental outcomes and the challenges of modern-day parenting. Highlighting the pivotal role parents play throughout their child’s lifespan, this important book guides students through the complexities of ...
Key Topics in Memory
1st Edition
By Richard J. Allen, Charity Brown
June 15, 2026
Key Topics of Memory explores the essential role of memory in human cognition, and how it connects us to the past, grounds us in the present, and guides our anticipation of the future. The book examines the dynamic and active nature of memory, exploring how it is influenced by both conscious effort...
Key Topics in Clinical Neuropsychology: From Science to Practice
1st Edition
By Sara Da Silva Ramos, Christopher Byrne, Rudi Coetzer
May 06, 2026
This introductory text provides a concise and engaging introduction to the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology. It takes readers on a journey beginning with the history of discipline, through exploring some of the classic case studies in neuropsychology which have brought valuable ...
Key Topics in Counselling Psychology
1st Edition
By Terry Hanley, Laura Anne Winter
March 02, 2026
This accessible and engaging text introduces the reader to the history and development of counselling psychology before outlining its values, ways of working (therapeutically and when engaging with research), and other key areas. It promotes the diverse ways that counselling psychologists engage ...
Key Topics in Attitudes and Persuasion
1st Edition
By Wojciech Cwalina, Paweł Koniak
February 27, 2026
This book offers an accessible introduction to psychological theories of attitudes, attitude change, and persuasion. It explores questions of what attitudes are, how people form different attitudes, and how these attitudes can be changed. This book guides readers through five core sections that ...
Key Topics in Children’s Emotional Development
1st Edition
By Dale F. Hay
December 30, 2025
Key Topics in Children’s Emotional Development explores how children express, understand, and manage their emotions. From infancy to young adulthood, the book examines how young people develop feelings such as happiness, fear, anger, sadness, and empathy, while also addressing the challenges ...
Key Topics in Forensic Psychology
1st Edition
By Terri Cole, Dara Mojtahedi
November 10, 2025
Key Topics in Forensic Psychology provides readers with a succinct yet broad overview of Forensic and Investigative Psychology, considering the history, theories, methods used and key topics where it has been of impact. It also considers where the discipline is headed in terms of directions for ...
Key Topics in Educational Psychology
1st Edition
By Lisa Marks Woolfson
September 17, 2025
Written by an experienced academic and practitioner, this book offers a clear and accessible introduction to educational psychology. The book begins by exploring the history of educational psychology, highlighting key figures in its development and the complex and changing relationship between ...
Key Topics in Quantitative Research
1st Edition
By Paul Christiansen
September 15, 2025
This book gives an overview of the key topics in quantitative methods. Written by an academic who has specialised in quantitative methods in Psychology across a range of sub disciplines, it highlights how crucial understanding quantitative methods is to understanding research in psychology and ...
Key Topics in Coaching Psychology
1st Edition
By Rebecca J. Jones, Holly Andrews
July 31, 2025
Offering a concise and easy-to-read introduction to the subject, this book deals with key topics in the study of coaching psychology. It explains what coaching psychology is, when and why it is used, and what research can tell us about how and why it works. The book opens with an exploration of the...