Psychology
United States Edition
9th Edition
Published on 20. April 2007
Book
Hardback
816 pages
978-0-13-238738-5 (ISBN)
Description
For one-semester introductory psychology courses in both two- and four-year colleges and universities.
This text emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the integration of culture and gender in the science of psychology.
Well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to students' success in college and in later life, Psychology by Wade & Tavris is also widely regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style. Continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout the text, Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the field.
This text emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the integration of culture and gender in the science of psychology.
Well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to students' success in college and in later life, Psychology by Wade & Tavris is also widely regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style. Continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout the text, Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the field.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
1980 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-238738-5 (9780132387385)
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Persons
Carole Wade is affiliated with the Dominican University in California. Her Ph.D. is in cognitive psychology and her areas of interest include gender, ethnicity and a focus on the teaching and development of critical thinking skills.
Carol Tavris earned her Ph.D. in social psychology and as a writer and lecturer focuses on educating the public about the importance of critical and scientific thinking in psychology.
Dr. Wade and Dr. Tavris are Fellows of the American Psychological Association and charter members of the American Psychological Society.
Carol Tavris earned her Ph.D. in social psychology and as a writer and lecturer focuses on educating the public about the importance of critical and scientific thinking in psychology.
Dr. Wade and Dr. Tavris are Fellows of the American Psychological Association and charter members of the American Psychological Society.
Content
AN INVITATION TO PSYCHOLOGY.
1. The Science of Psychology.
2. How Psychologists Do Research.
BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR.
3. Evolution, Genes, and Behavior.
4. Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain.
5. Body Rhythms and Mental States.
6. Sensation and Perception.
THE ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR.
7. Learning and Conditioning.
8. Behavior in Social and Cultural Context.
THINKING AND FEELING.
9. Thinking and Intelligence.
10. Memory.
11. Emotion.
12. Motivation.
THE DEVELOPING PERSON.
13. Theories of Personality.
14. Development Over the Lifespan.
HEALTH AND DISORDER.
15. Health, Stress and Coping.
16. Psychological Disorders.
17. Approaches to Treatment and Therapy.
EPILOGUE: TAKING PSYCHOLOGY WITH YOU.
Appendix: Statistical Methods.
1. The Science of Psychology.
2. How Psychologists Do Research.
BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR.
3. Evolution, Genes, and Behavior.
4. Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain.
5. Body Rhythms and Mental States.
6. Sensation and Perception.
THE ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR.
7. Learning and Conditioning.
8. Behavior in Social and Cultural Context.
THINKING AND FEELING.
9. Thinking and Intelligence.
10. Memory.
11. Emotion.
12. Motivation.
THE DEVELOPING PERSON.
13. Theories of Personality.
14. Development Over the Lifespan.
HEALTH AND DISORDER.
15. Health, Stress and Coping.
16. Psychological Disorders.
17. Approaches to Treatment and Therapy.
EPILOGUE: TAKING PSYCHOLOGY WITH YOU.
Appendix: Statistical Methods.