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Psychology A-LEVEL Wider Reading Recommendations!

The title itself is quite self-explanatory, but I am looking to expand my passion further outside of academics by enjoying some wider reading over summer break so please drop some recommendations for me!

Podcasts, videos, documentaries, medical writing etc! ^-^
Original post by Qiao.Dai
The title itself is quite self-explanatory, but I am looking to expand my passion further outside of academics by enjoying some wider reading over summer break so please drop some recommendations for me!
Podcasts, videos, documentaries, medical writing etc! ^-^
Hi, year 12 here
Here are some psychology wider reading you could do: "the molecule of more" (a book about dopamine), "a beautiful mind (a movie related to schizophrenia), "all in the mind" and "who knew? we didn't!" (2 podcasts that talk about different parts of psychology)
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Original post by emmanuella2024
Hi, year 12 here
Here are some psychology wider reading you could do: "the molecule of more" (a book about dopamine), "a beautiful mind (a movie related to schizophrenia), "all in the mind" and "who knew? we didn't!" (2 podcasts that talk about different parts of psychology)


Thank you Emma! Sounds fab and I've just added them to my list! :biggrin:
Original post by Qiao.Dai
Thank you Emma! Sounds fab and I've just added them to my list! :biggrin:
Welcome!👍️
Original post by Qiao.Dai
The title itself is quite self-explanatory, but I am looking to expand my passion further outside of academics by enjoying some wider reading over summer break so please drop some recommendations for me!
Podcasts, videos, documentaries, medical writing etc! ^-^

Hiya! I'm currently a psychology undergrad student :biggrin:

During my A-Levels, I read Emotional Intelligence by David Goleman. Its a great book where he talks about a bunch of research, as well as his own, to support his argument that emotional intelligence is just as important as things like IQ.

MOOCs (massive online open courses) are also a great way to do a bit more learning! Not exactly reading, but quite a fun way to learn things. These are usually free, and there are a wide range of interesting subjects in psychology out there. I remember doing one on neuroscience and really enjoyed it :smile:

~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep
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Original post by CardiffUni Rep 2
Hiya! I'm currently a psychology undergrad student :biggrin:
During my A-Levels, I read Emotional Intelligence by David Goleman. Its a great book where he talks about a bunch of research, as well as his own, to support his argument that emotional intelligence is just as important as things like IQ.
MOOCs (massive online open courses) are also a great way to do a bit more learning! Not exactly reading, but quite a fun way to learn things. These are usually free, and there are a wide range of interesting subjects in psychology out there. I remember doing one on neuroscience and really enjoyed it :smile:
~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep


The online course sounds fab! I'd be sure to check out what they have to offer thank you! ^-^

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