Introducing Psychology
5th Edition
Published on 22. February 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-319-19077-4 (ISBN)
Description
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 favourite subject--psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, the rate of replication in published studies, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.
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Edition
5th ed. 2021
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Macmillan Learning
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 625 p.
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
ISBN-13
978-1-319-19077-4 (9781319190774)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Daniel Schacter | Gilbert Daniel | Wegner Daniel
Introducing Psychology
Book
02/2024
6th Edition
Worth Publishers Inc.,U.S.
€85.50
Available immediately
Previous edition
Daniel L. Schacter | Daniel Gilbert | Matthew Nock
Introducing Psychology
Book
03/2018
4th Edition
Worth Publishers Inc.,U.S.
€71.68
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Persons
Daniel Schacter is William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. Daniel Gilbert is Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. Matthew Nock is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. Daniel Wegner was the John Lindsley Professor of Psychology in Memory of William James at Harvard University.
Content
Preface.- 1. Psychology: The Evolution of a Science.- 2. Methods in Psychology.- 3.Neuroscience and Behavior.- 4. Sensation and Perception.- 5. Consciousness.- 6. Memory.- 7. Learning.- 8. Emotion and Motivation.- 9. Language, Thought, and Intelligence.- 10. Development.- 11. Personality.- 12. Social Psychology.- 13. Stress and Health.- 14. Psychological Disorders.- 15. Treatment of Psychological Disorders.- 16.Glossary.- 17.References.- 18. Name Index.- 20. Subject Index.