Psychology: A Concise Introduction plus LaunchPad Pack
Worth Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Published on 12. March 2020
Book
Mixed media product
592 pages
978-1-319-36500-4 (ISBN)
Description
This exceptionally concise volume offers a rich survey of the field's fundamental research and concepts. The text also includes a robust media and supplements package for instructors and students, including LaunchPad. Richard Griggs has updated the book throughout, especially in the chapters on neuroscience, sensation and perception, learning, social psychology, and abnormal psychology-all while maintaining the book's trademark brevity.
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Edition
1st ed. 2020
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Macmillan Learning
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
592 p. Book + Access Card. 2 volume-set.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-319-36500-4 (9781319365004)
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Persons
Richard A. Griggs is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Florida.
Sherri L. Jackson is Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs and Professor of Psychology at Jacksonville University. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Sherri L. Jackson is Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs and Professor of Psychology at Jacksonville University. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Content
Preface.- Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology.- Chapter 2: Neuroscience.- Chapter 3: Sensation and PErception.- Chapter 4: Learning.- Chapter 5: Memory.- Chapter 6: Thinking and Intelligence.- Chapter 7: Developmental Psychology.- Chapter 8: Personality Theories and Assessment.- Chapter 9: Social Psychology.- Chapter 10: Abnormal Psychology.- Glossary.- References.- Name Index.- Subject Index.