
Psychology
Douglas Bernstein(Author)
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
10th Edition
Published on 1. January 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
864 pages
978-1-305-11430-2 (ISBN)
Description
PSYCHOLOGY: FOUNDATIONS AND FRONTIERS introduces readers to the fascinating world of psychology by presenting important findings from established and current research, emphasizing the many ways psychological theory and research results are being applied to benefit human welfare, and providing helpful visuals and learning tools. An integrated pedagogical study system helps readers master the material step by step. Try This activities illustrate psychological principles or phenomena by providing numerous opportunities for readers to learn by doing. Other features include Linkages diagrams and sections that show readers how topics in psychology are interrelated, Thinking Critically sections that apply a five-question approach to various topics, and Focus on Research sections to help readers think objectively about research questions and results.
More details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 27 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 274 mm
Weight
2110 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-305-11430-2 (9781305114302)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Doug is a very motivated author. He chairs the Program Committee of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP), and is the Founder of the Association for Psychological Science's Preconference Institute on the Teaching of Psychology. In 2002 he received the American Psychological Foundation's award for Distinguished Teaching in Psychology.
Content
1. Introduction to the Science of Psychology.
2. Research in Psychology.
3. Biological Aspects of Psychology.
4. Sensation and Perception.
5. Learning.
6. Memory.
7. Thought and Language.
8. Intelligence.
9. Consciousness.
10. Motivation and Emotion.
11. Human Development.
12. Health, Stress, and Coping.
13. Personality.
14. Psychological Disorders.
15. Treatment of Psychological Disorders.
16. Social Psychology.
17. Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
18. Neuropsychology.
Appendix A: Statistics in Psychological Research.
Appendix B: Behavioral Genetics.
2. Research in Psychology.
3. Biological Aspects of Psychology.
4. Sensation and Perception.
5. Learning.
6. Memory.
7. Thought and Language.
8. Intelligence.
9. Consciousness.
10. Motivation and Emotion.
11. Human Development.
12. Health, Stress, and Coping.
13. Personality.
14. Psychological Disorders.
15. Treatment of Psychological Disorders.
16. Social Psychology.
17. Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
18. Neuropsychology.
Appendix A: Statistics in Psychological Research.
Appendix B: Behavioral Genetics.