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 popular writers--invite students to join them on a tour of their favorite subject: psychological science.
The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new material in Chapter 2 that looks at the truth about psychological science, the rate of replication, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Chapter 1 presents a new look at the history of the science with unexpected stories and new insights into its surprising origins.
Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.
The book can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.
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 popular writers--invite students to join them on a tour of their favorite subject: psychological science.
The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new material in Chapter 2 that looks at the truth about psychological science, the rate of replication, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Chapter 1 presents a new look at the history of the science with unexpected stories and new insights into its surprising origins.
Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.
The book can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.
Preface
1: Evolution of Psychological 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 and Thought
10: Intelligence
11: Development
12: Personality
13: Social Psychology
14: Stress and Health
15: Psychological Disorders
16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders
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 and Fellow of the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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