
Introduction to Psychology
Gateways to Mind and Behavior, International Edition
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
12th Edition
Published on 29. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
800 pages
978-0-495-59912-8 (ISBN)
Description
Co-written by an author who garners more accolades and rave reviews from instructors and students with each succeeding edition, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, International Edition attracts and holds the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. The Twelfth Edition's hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration of the proven-effective SQ4R learning system (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, Recite), which promotes critical thinking as it guides students step-by-step to an understanding of psychology's broad concepts and diversity of topics. Throughout every chapter, these active learning toolsutogether with the book's example-laced writing style, discussions of positive psychology, cutting-edge coverage of the field's new research findings, and excellent media resourcesuensure that users find the study of psychology fascinating, relevant, and above all, accessible.
More details
Edition
12th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-495-59912-8 (9780495599128)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Introduction: The Psychology of Studying 1. Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods. 2. Brain and Behavior. 3. Human Development. 4. Sensation and Reality. 5. Perceiving the World. 6. States of Consciousness. 7. Conditioning and Learning. 8. Memory. 9. Intelligence, Cognition, Language, and Creativity. 10. Motivation and Emotion. 11. Gender and Sexuality. 12. Personality. 13. Health, Stress, and Coping. 14. Psychological Disorders. 15. Therapies. 16. Social Behavior. 17. Attitudes, Culture, and Human Relations. 18. Applied Psychology. Appendix Behavioral Statistics. Glossary. References. Index.