Learning as Second Nature

The majority of psychological research relies on scientific explanations of human nature as predictable and universal, establishing cause by reducing dynamic action to constituent genetic or neurochemical parts. This can be described as first nature psychology and is so widely accepted it can seem as though it is the only way to understand the psychology of learning. This book argues for an alternate/complementary option and introduces second nature psychologies or critical psychological applications in/to psychosocial educational practice. It covers a range of contemporary topics and will be essential reading for researchers, school leaders and policy makers.