Discovering Psychology

by Hockenbury, Don H.; Hockenbury, Sandra E.

• ISBN13: 9781572599642
• ISBN10: 1572599642
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: W H Freeman & Co

Summary

More than any other introductory psychology textbook, the Hockenburys' brief book presents the discipline with a unique understanding of today's students--emphasizing its relevance and immediate impact on their lives. Without sacrificing science, the authors draw on personal experiences and anecdotes to illustrate essential concepts and important research direction. The "Fourth Edition" incorporates hundreds of new research studies throughout, with particular attention to areas of intensive current research and enduring student interest, including neuroscience, lifespan development, memory, and gender and culture issues. Also new is the dramatically enhanced media and supplements package, offering more ways than ever to help students make the study of psychology a part of their world.

Table of Contents

To the Instructor	xix
To the Student	xxxv
SECTION 1 Introducing Psychology
Introduction and Research Methods	1	(38)
SECTION 2 Psychobiological Processes
The Biological Foundations of Behavior	39	(42)
Sensation and Perception	81	(40)
Consciousness and Its Variations	121	(42)
SECTION 3 Basic Psychological Processes
Learning	163	(38)
Memory	201	(38)
Thinking, Language, and Intelligence	239	(38)
Motivation and Emotion	277	(46)
SECTION 4 The Development of the Self
Lifespan Development	323	(44)
Personality	367	(42)
SECTION 5 The Person in Social Context
Social Psychology	409	(34)
SECTION 6 Psychological Problems, Disorders, and Treatment
Stress, Health, and Coping	443	(30)
Psychological Disorders	473	(38)
Therapies	511
Appendix Statistics: Understanding Data	A-1
Glossary	G-1
References	R-1
Illustration Credits	IC-1
Name Index	NI-1
Subject Index	SI-1