An Interactive Approach to Learning General Psychology

by Neal, Roderick Q

• ISBN13: 9781256484516
• ISBN10: 1256484512
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-19
• Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions

Summary

Preface Welcome to the study of General Psychology. This workbook was prepared with you, the student, in mind. It is designed to help you understand and apply theories, concepts, and terms in General Psychology. This complete guide helps students review and reflect on the material presented in Ciccarelli & Meyer Psychology. This workbook can also be used as a general source for the understanding and knowledge of mental process and human behavior. The workbook explores the major psychological approaches to the study of behavior, including their history, theory, methods, and terminology. Its goal is to introduce and reinforce the students' knowledge of the material presented in any psychological text. My objective is to aid you in your understanding of mental process and human behavior. Furthermore, I hope that you find this workbook helpful in the study of psychology. And remember, "Anything that is academically challenging is intellectually rewarding." Roderick Q. Neal, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology and Sociology Patrick Henry Community College

Table of Contents

Preface: vi

In Appreciation: vii

Organization: viii

Chapter 1. The Science of Psychology ........................................................................................................................1

Chapter 2. Biological Perspective...............................................................................................................................15

Chapter 3. Sensation and Perception ..........................................................................................................................29

Chapter 4. Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis and Drugs ................................................................................45

Chapter 5. Learning and Memory...............................................................................................................................61

Chapter 6. Memory .....................................................................................................................................................79

Chapter 7. Cognition...................................................................................................................................................91

Chapter 8. Development Across the Life Span............................................................................................................103

Chapter 9. Motivation and Emotion ............................................................................................................................121

Chapter 10. Sexuality and Gender ..............................................................................................................................133

Chapter 11. Stress and Health.....................................................................................................................................149

Chapter 12. Social Psychology ...................................................................................................................................163

Chapter 13. Theories of Personality ............................................................................................................................179

Chapter 14. Psychological Disorders ..........................................................................................................................195

Chapter 15. Psychotherapy .........................................................................................................................................211

Answers to Crossword Puzzles ...................................................................................................................................227

Answers to Multiple Choice Questions ........................................................................................................................229

Glossary .....................................................................................................................................................................233

Affidavit.......................................................................................................................................................................265