Exploring Psychology

by David G. Myers

• ISBN13: 9781429266796
• ISBN10: 1429266791
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-01-01
• Publisher: WORTH

Summary

This new edition provides a state-of-the-art introduction to psychology that merges the rigor of science with a broad human perspective.  All the Myers’ hallmarks are here—the vivid presentation, intense attention to detail and currency in the field, research-based study aids and media learning tools, and above all, the inviting, authorial voice of David Myers that speaks to the life experiences of all kinds of students.

Table of Contents

Prologue: The Story of Psychology
1. Thinking Critically with Psychological Science
2. The Biology of Mind
3. Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
4. Developing Through the Life Span
5. Gender and Sexuality
6. Sensation and Perception
7. Learning
8. Memory
9. Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
10. Motivation and Emotion
11. Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing
12. Personality
13. Social Psychology
14. Psychological Disorders
15. Therapy
Appendix A: Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life
Appendix B: Psychology at Work
Appendix C: Subfields of Psychology, by Jennifer Zwolinski (University of San Diego)
Appendix D: Complete Chapter Reviews
Appendix E: Answers for Experience the Testing Effect Questions