Psychology : Core Concepts

by Zimbardo, Philip G.; Johnson, Robert L.; Weber, Anne L.

• ISBN13: 9780205424283
• ISBN10: 0205424287
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

The accomplished author team of Phillip Zimbardo (APA president 2001-2002), Ann Weber, and Bob Johnson combine once again to present psychology to readers in a meaningful, manageable format. Each chapter of this book focuses on the key questions and core concepts of psychology, supported by an extensive pedagogical structure. A wealth of instructive features, such as "Psychology in Your Life," "Using Psychology to Learn Psychology," and "Do it Yourself!" enhance reader learning and retention of key psychological concepts. Psychology, 4/e integrates a cross-cultural and multicultural perspective to make psychology meaningful for all readers. For anyone interested in introductory psychology or general psychology.

Table of Contents

Preface

Mind, Behavior, and Science

Biopsychology

States of Mind

Psychological Development

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Emotion and Motivation

Stress, Health, and Well-Being

Personality

Psychopathology

Therapies for Mental Disorder

Social Psychology

Appendix: Understanding Graphs and Statistics

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