Psychology : From Science to Practice (with Study Card)

by Baron, Robert A.; Kalsher, Michael J.

• ISBN13: 9780205460755
• ISBN10: 0205460755
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

With a strong emphasis on applicationwithout neglecting research and sciencethis text focuses on helping students use the findings and knowledge of psychology in their own lives and careers. As the only introductory psychology text written by authors with extensive business experience, this book seeks the ideal balance between psychology's practical and scientific sides. It highlights psychology's scientific nature while simultaneously emphasizing its practical valuehow students can actually use and apply the material they read outside of the classroom. Psychology: From Science to Practice emphasizes three key goals: Make it clear to students how they can actually use the findings and knowledge of psychology in their own lives and careers. Present psychology as a science. Discuss the major findings of psychology without overwhelming students with too much detail.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements: Some Words of Thanks

About the Authors

Psychology: What It Is...and What It Offers

The Field of Psychology: What It Is and How It Originated

The Origins of Modern Psychology: Multiple Roots

Psychology: Grand Issues, Key Perspectives

Key Perspectives in Psychology: The Many Facets of Behavior

Psychology in the Twenty-First Century: Expanding Horizons

Evolutionary Psychology: A New Perspective on ldquo;Human Nature.rdquo; The Exportation of Psychology: From Science to Practice

Growing Commitment to a Multicultural Perspective

Psychology and the Scientific Method

The Scientific Method: Its Basic Nature

Advantages of the Scientific Method: Why Common Sense Often Leads Us Astray

The Scientific Method in Everyday Life: The Benefits of Critical Thinking

Research Methods in Psychology: How Psychologists Answer Questions About Behavior

Observation: Describing the World Around Us

Correlation: The Search For Relationships

The Experimental Method: Knowledge Through Systematic Intervention

Psychology: What's in It For You? Using This Book: An Overview of Its Special Features

Psychology Lends a Hand: How to Study Psychologyndash;or any Other Subjectndash;Effectively

Summary and Review of Key Questions

Psychology: Understanding Its Findings

Making Psychology Part of Your Life

Key Terms

Biological Bases of Behavior

Neurons: Building Blocks of the Nervous System

Neurons: Their Basic Structure

Neurons: Their Basic Function

Neurotransmitters: Chemical

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