Psychology : The Science of Mind and Behavior with In-Psych Plus CD-ROM and PowerWeb

by Passer, Michael W.

• ISBN13: 9780072943184
• ISBN10: 0072943181
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-08
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

This textbook reflects the experiences of Michael Passer and Ronald Smith as faculty who have taught the introductory psychology course several dozen times, and, earlier, as students whose own interest in psychology was sparked by instructors who brought the introductory course to life. Four goals have influenced their writing of this text: 1) to show students that the world of behavior is fascinating; 2) to help students think critically and analytically about behavior, dispelling common myths; 3) to convey the intellectual excitement of studying behavior with scientific rigor; 4) to apply knowledge obtained from scientific inquiry to real-world problems. Users and reviewers of Passer and Smith's text overwhelmingly praise the authors for succeeding at these goals!

Table of Contents

1. The Science of Psychology

2. Studying Behavior Scientifically

3. Biological Foundations of Behavior: Evolution, Genetics, and The Brain

4. Sensation and Perception

5. States of Consciousness

6. Learning and Adaptation: The Role of Experience

7. Memory

8. Language, Thinking, and Intelligent Behavior

9. Motivation and Emotion

10. Development Over the Life Span

11. Personality

12. Adjusting to Life: Stress, Coping, and Health

13. Psychological Disorders

14. Treatment of Psychological Disorders

15. Social Thinking and Behavior