Visualizing Psychology
Siri Carpenter(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-0-471-76796-1 (ISBN)
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Description
This text provides a new, visually-oriented look into the field of psychology. Rather than offering an encyclopedic printed text, Visualizing Psychology presents a straightforward, logically intuitive approach to the subject. With the help of illustrations and graphics, the book brings complex concepts to life. Huffman also uses a user-friendly approach to engage the reader.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
1194 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-76796-1 (9780471767961)
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Siri Carpenter | Karen R. Huffman
Visualizing Psychology
Book
10/2009
2nd Edition
Wiley
€169.60
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Person
Karen Huffman is a professor of psychology at Palomar College in San Marcos, California, where she teaches full-time and serves as the Psychology Student Advisor and Co-Coordinator for Psychology Faculty. Karen received the National Teaching Award for Excellence in Community/Junior College Teaching given by Division Two of the American Psychological Association (APA). She also was recognized with the first Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching from Palomar College, and an Outstanding Teaching award from the University of Texas at Austin. Karen's special research and presentation focus is in active learning and critical thinking, and she has presented numerous online web seminars and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Karen is the author of Wiley introductory psychology texts including, Psychology in Action and Living Psychology. Siri J. Carpenter is a PhD in Psychology from Yale University. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Science, ScienceNOW, Reuters Health, The APA Monitor (the monthly magazine of the American Psychological Association), the APS Observer (magazine of the American Psychological society, World Book Science Year, and others.
Content
1. Introduction and Research Methods. 2. Neuroscience and Biological Foundations. 3. Stress and Health Psychology. 4. Sensation and Perception. 5. Consciousness. 6. Learning. 7. Memory. 8. Thinking, Language, and Intelligence. 9. Life-Span Development I. 10. Life-Span Development II. 11. Motivation and Emotion. 12. Personality. 13. Psychological Disorders. 14. Therapy. 15. Social Psychology.