Psychology

Discovering the Science of What Makes Us Human

What shapes human behaviour and the choices people make? Psychology helps answer these questions and more. Empower students with resources that span foundational theories to emerging ideas and tools that bring complex concepts to life, helping them see the world through a new lens.

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Solutions to Bring Psychology to Life

Achieve Courseware

An all-in-one platform designed to improve learning outcomes, spark curiosity, and inspire deeper learning.

Engage students through project-specific digital activities that help students sharpen their critical thinking, get comfortable working with data, roleplay as researchers, and learn how to think like a scientist.

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Deepen student understanding of key psychological concepts with curated video collections. Featuring both classic and contemporary clips from high-quality sources, along with engaging original content, these collections bring concepts to life and make learning more impactful.

Paired with interactive activities, these videos help reinforce learning and apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

Achieve provides a range of formative and summative assessments to help psychology students grasp key concepts at their own pace.

  • LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing adjusts to each student's unique needs, identifying knowledge gaps and providing targeted feedback on answers. With direct links to the e-book, students can explore chemistry topics further and strengthen their understanding.
  • Practice Quizzes help students test their knowledge and prepare for assessments. These quizzes reinforce key concepts and provide valuable practice opportunities to ensure mastery of the material.
  • iClicker is designed to improve student engagement and understanding, while helping you manage your classroom. Available with most Achieve courses, it offers dynamic features like live polling, reactions, study tools, and more to make learning more engaging and inclusive.
  • Respondus® LockDown Browser Integration provides secure and trustworthy exam environments for your psychology assessments.

Interactive e-books make learning possible anytime and anywhere. With features like highlighting, note-taking, and read-aloud functionality, these e-books create a more personalised and accessible study experience. Plus, with offline access and fully searchable, downloadable formats, knowledge is always within reach, whether in the classroom or on the go.

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Instructor Resources

Support your teaching and simplify your workflow with ready-to-use tools, analytics, and expert support.

Achieve offers a wealth of ready-made and customisable resources — including assessments, test banks, videos, animations, and Instructor Activity Guides — all designed to save you time and enhance your teaching. Explore these resources today through a free Achieve sample course!

Achieve’s gradebook and reporting tools make it easy to monitor student progress, identify knowledge gaps, and tailor your teaching approach to help you give every student the support they need.

iClicker allows you to assess student understanding in real-time and provide instant feedback to help they stay on track.

Macmillan Learning's team is here to help with tailored resources, training, demos, and best practices to meet your teaching goals. For personalised support, you can schedule a demo or training here.

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The Impact of Learning Science and Research

Discover how evidence-based product experiences advance student success.

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LMS Integration

Sync Macmillan Learning tools with your LMS for easy access to assignments, grades, and course materials, all in one place.

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Accessibility

Ensure all students can succeed by providing digital resources designed with accessibility in mind. Macmillan Learning tools comply with accessibility standards to support learners of all abilities.

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Explore the Latest in Psychology

Stay updated on trending topics, news, and valuable resources to keep you ahead in the world of psychology.

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Meet Kendra Thomas, Psychology Professor and New Author

Get a behind-the-scenes look as Kendra Thomas shares her experience working with renowned psychology author Kathleen Stassen Berger on the 13th edition of The Developing Person Through the Life Span and her approach to teaching the course.

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The Science of Connection: Unlocking Happiness with Bruce Hood

Bruce Hood, lead author of Psychology 4e, unpacks the science of happiness and the power of human connection. Discover how to rethink self-care and gain practical strategies for improving your well-being. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert—watch now.

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NEW Achieve Feature: Developing Lives 2.1 Simulation

Explore the complexities of developmental psychology with the new Developing Lives 2.1 simulation in Achieve. Students will guide a virtual child from conception through adolescence, and witness firsthand how decisions and environment factors influence development.

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