Introducing Psychology

Author : Daniel L. Schacter,Daniel T. Gilbert,Daniel M. Wegner,Matthew K. Nock
Publisher : Worth
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1464107815

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Introducing Psychology by Daniel L. Schacter,Daniel T. Gilbert,Daniel M. Wegner,Matthew K. Nock Pdf

Instructor and student evaluations from coast to coast attest to the Dans' captivating writing. These award-winning bestselling authors know how to enthrall students with the subject they love best--psychology. But in the new edition of Introducing Psychology, they go even further to ensure that students won't commit one of the seven sins of memory--forgetting what they just read. Special Cue Questions and Critical Thinking questions give students the opportunity to process psychological concepts and aid their understanding and memory. And if you've ever heard someone parrot a widespread misconception, you'll welcome the new Changing Minds questions, short scenarios which ask students to confront common misunderstandings of psychological phenomena. Now the book that students love to read is as unforgettable as ever!

Author : Daniel Schacter,Daniel Gilbert,Daniel M. Wegner,Matthew K. Nock
Publisher : Worth
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1464155542

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Introducing Psychology by Daniel Schacter,Daniel Gilbert,Daniel M. Wegner,Matthew K. Nock Pdf

This is the textbook only without Launchpad. With an author team equally at home in the classroom, in the lab, or on the bestseller list, this book is written to keep students turning the pages. It offers expert coverage of psychology’s scientific foundations, but communicates with students in a style that’s anything but that of a typical textbook. Introducing Psychology keeps the level of engagement high, with quirky and unforgettable examples, and reminders throughout that the critical thinking skills required to study psychology will serve students well throughout their lives. The fourth edition has been completely retooled for the classroom. For the first time, each chapter section begins with Learning Outcomes to guide students’ learning. These outcomes represent the big picture, so readers come away with more than a collection of facts. The new edition also includes the new 'A World of Difference' feature, which highlights interesting and important research on individual differences such as sex, gender, culture and ethnicity in understanding the breadth of psychology. Introducing Psychology can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.

Author : Jennifer Walinga,Charles Stangor
Publisher : Hasanraza Ansari
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Introduction to Psychology by Jennifer Walinga,Charles Stangor Pdf

This book is designed to help students organize their thinking about psychology at a conceptual level. The focus on behaviour and empiricism has produced a text that is better organized, has fewer chapters, and is somewhat shorter than many of the leading books. The beginning of each section includes learning objectives; throughout the body of each section are key terms in bold followed by their definitions in italics; key takeaways, and exercises and critical thinking activities end each section.

Author : Nigel Benson
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781848317567

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Introducing Psychology by Nigel Benson Pdf

What is psychology? When did it begin? Where did it come from? How does psychology compare with related subjects such as psychiatry and psychotherapy? To what extent is it scientific? Introducing Psychology answers all these questions and more, explaining what the subject has been in the past and what it is now. The main "schools" of thought and the sections within psychology are described, including Introspection, Biopsychology, Psychoanalysis, Behaviourism, Comparative (Animal) Psychology, Cognitive Approaches (including the Gestalt movement), Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Humanism. The key figures covered include: Freud, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Bowlby, Maslow and Rogers, as well as many lesser-known but important psychologists.

Author : Stephen Michael Kosslyn,Robin S. Rosenberg
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1292042524

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Introducing Psychology: Pearson New International Edition by Stephen Michael Kosslyn,Robin S. Rosenberg Pdf

For introductory psychology courses at two-year and four-year institutions. This innovative, 13-chapter text examines psychological issues from the levels of the brain, person, and group (social world) to help students actively apply psychology to their lives. Offered in digital format or on-demand custom format. Through their own research, clinical work, and experiences as teachers, Stephen Kosslyn and Robin Rosenberg have found that exploring psychology from multiple perspectives further enhances learning. Examining psychological concepts from the levels of the brain (biological factors), the person (beliefs, desires, and feelings), and the group (social, cultural, and environmental factors) -- and by considering how events at these levels interact -- helps students organize and integrate topics within and across chapters and actively apply psychology to their lives.

Author : Linda Brannon,Dena Matzenbacher
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516591038

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Psychology (Second Edition) by Linda Brannon,Dena Matzenbacher Pdf

Author : Rose M. Spielman,William J. Jenkins,Marilyn D. Lovett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 1680923285

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Psychology 2e by Rose M. Spielman,William J. Jenkins,Marilyn D. Lovett Pdf

The images in this version are in color. For a less-expensive grayscale version, search for ISBN 9781680923278. Psychology 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology 2e incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.

Author : Michele Crossley
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000-02-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780335231287

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Introducing Narrative Psychology by Michele Crossley Pdf

* What is narrative psychology? * How is the experience of 'self' linked to language, narratives and other people? * What is the role of time, morality, power and control in the construction of identity? This introductory textbook presents a coherent overview of the theory, methodology and potential application of narrative psychological approaches. It compares narrative psychology with other social constructionist approaches and argues that the experience of self only takes on meaning through specific linguistic, historical and social structures. The author shows how the choice of one narrative over another - for example arising out of dominant narrative structures of power and control - can have serious social and psychological implications for the construction of images of self, responsibility, blame and morality. Theoretical approaches are introduced and an overview of methods is provided, encouraging individuals to apply these theories to their own autobiographies. Such theories are further illustrated with case-study material drawing on physical illness (HIV infection) and childhood sexual abuse. Each of these issues is examined in a way which demonstrates how different contemporary narratives and discourses are used to construct meaning and a sense of coherent identity in the face of traumatic events which break down temporal coherence and order. Taken as a whole, this book represents essential reading for students and researchers interested in narrative psychology.

Author : Colin Fraser,Brendan Burchell
Publisher : Polity Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0745610943

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Introducing Social Psychology by Colin Fraser,Brendan Burchell Pdf

This book offers an accessible and broadly conceived introduction to social psychology. Written in a lucid and lively style, it assumes no prior knowledge of the field, and is the ideal textbook to get students thinking about the subject. The volume covers the main issues of social psychology - as well as many classic studies - such as self and personality, interpersonal relations, language and communication, altruism and aggression, group processes, attitudes, and intergroup relations. What sets this book apart is its coverage of less orthodox topics which are often neglected in introductions of this kind. These areas include emotions, social and moral development, social representations, health and illness, employment and unemployment, and the implications of these fields for social policy. The result is an unusually rich and wide-ranging presentation of social psychology, drawing together a deliberately varied range of methodology and theory. The currently dominant cognitive and psychological approach to social psychology receives systematic consideration in a number of chapters, but its focus on individuals and face-to-face interaction is continually related to broader social concerns and contexts. This is achieved through the use of cross-cultural and historical comparisons, together with an awareness of the contributions that can be made by related social sciences. The authors aim to show that social psychology illuminates the whole of social life, including everyday issues faced by all of us. Please visit the accompanying website at: http://www.polity.co.uk/socialpsychology

Author : Danny Oppenheimer
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780393351965

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Psychology: The Comic Book Introduction by Danny Oppenheimer Pdf

An award-winning cartoonist teams up with an award-winning psychologist to introduce readers to the complex—and often comedic—world of psychology. Psychology is the study of human behavior. It is a serious and worthy endeavor that has given us scientific knowledge of the ways our minds make sense of the world. Yet, as cartoonist Grady Klein and psychologist Danny Oppenheimer point out, the study of human experience can also be often really funny. This is the field, after all, that brought us drooling dogs, snacking rats, and “Freudian slips.” With detailed observations on perception, stress, emotions, cognition, and more, Psychology: The Comic Book Introduction offers students and curious readers an entertaining guide to the ways our brains help us navigate incredibly complicated environments, yet often fool us in fascinating ways.

Author : Daniel L. Schacter,Daniel T. Gilbert,Matthew K. Nock,Daniel M. Wegner
Publisher : Worth Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1319190804

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Psychology by Daniel L. Schacter,Daniel T. Gilbert,Matthew K. Nock,Daniel M. Wegner Pdf

This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors--respected researchers and writers of popular press titles--invite students to join them on a tour of their favorite subject--psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new material in Chapter 2 that looks at the truth about psychological science, the rate of replication in published studies, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Chapter 1 presents a new look at the history of the science with unexpected stories and new insights into its surprising origins. Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today. Combined with LaunchPad, including the LearningCurve adaptive quizzing system, the new Fifth Edition is a powerful way to introduce students to the science of psychology.

Author : David Groome,Hazel Dewart
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0863776396

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An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology by David Groome,Hazel Dewart Pdf

This is a comprehensive undergraduate textbook which provides, in a single volume, chapters on both normal cognitive function and related clinical disorder.

Author : Shahe S. Kazarian,Michael James Boisvert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Law enforcement
ISBN : 1552393860

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Introduction to Psychology for Law Enforcement by Shahe S. Kazarian,Michael James Boisvert Pdf

Author : Julia J. C. Blau,Jeffrey B. Wagman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000619010

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Introduction to Ecological Psychology by Julia J. C. Blau,Jeffrey B. Wagman Pdf

Introduction to Ecological Psychology is a highly accessible book that offers an overview of the fundamental theoretical foundations of Ecological Psychology. The authors, Julia J.C. Blau and Jeffrey B. Wagman, provide a broad coverage of the topic, including discussion of perception-action as well as development, cognition, social interaction, and application to real world problems. Concepts are presented in the book using a conversational writing style and everyday examples that introduce novice readers to the problems of perception and action and demonstrate the application of the ecological approach theories to broader philosophical questions. Blau and Wagman explain how ecological psychology might be pertinent to both classic and newer issues in psychology. The authors move beyond the traditional scope of the discipline to effectively illustrate concepts of dynamics, evolution, self-organization, and physical intelligence in ecological psychology. This book is an essential guide to the basics for students and professionals in ecological psychology, sensation and perception, cognition, and development. It is also indispensable reading for anyone interested in ecological and developmental studies.

Author : Susan Llewelyn,Katie Aafjes-van Doorn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780191068461

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Clinical Psychology: A Very Short Introduction by Susan Llewelyn,Katie Aafjes-van Doorn Pdf

Clinical psychology makes a significant contribution to mental health care across the world. The essence of the discipline is the creative application of the knowledge base of psychology to the unique, personal experiences of individuals who are facing difficulties or changes in their lives. Rather than addressing such experiences as primarily a medical, political or legal problem, clinical psychologists approach personal distress as an unhappy outcome of certain ways of thinking, behaving and relating, often occurring within difficult social, cultural or economic circumstances. Clinical psychologists work with people to try and help them change what is distressing or concerning them, based on a belief in the value of the individual to determine what happens to them and on the importance of using approaches which have been demonstrated through research to be effective. In this Very Short Introduction Susan Llewellyn and Katie Aafjes-van Doorn provide insights into the world of clinical psychologists and their clients or patients, and cover the range of domains of practice, the difficulties tackled, and the approaches and models used. They consider the challenges and controversies facing the profession today, and also how it varies across the globe. Finally, they discuss the key questions surrounding clinical psychology, such as whether it should compete or collaborate with psychiatry, how far it is yet another instrument of social control, what new technology can offer in the future, and whether clinical psychology can ever really be considered a science. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.