Psychology

by Myers, David G.; DeWall, C. Nathan; Gruber, June

• ISBN13: 9781319426897
• ISBN10: 1319426891
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-10-02
• Publisher: Worth Publishers

Summary

About This Book

Psychology, 14th Edition

ISBN: 9781319426897

Psychology, 14th Edition, is a comprehensive and engaging textbook designed for introductory psychology courses. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of psychological principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory psychology courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory psychology courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of psychology, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of psychological principles.

History and Editions

The 14th edition of Psychology has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on various psychological topics. This edition includes exciting new findings, examples, and ideas in every chapter and module, ensuring that students stay current with the latest developments in the field. The book has been a trusted resource for over a decade, with each edition building upon the previous one to provide a robust foundation in psychology.

Author and Other Works

David G. Myers, C. Nathan DeWall, and June Gruber are the authors of Psychology, 14th Edition. David G. Myers is known for his clear and engaging writing style, which makes complex psychological concepts accessible to students. C. Nathan DeWall brings his expertise in social psychology to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. June Gruber contributes her insights on emotional and social psychology, adding depth to the book's coverage.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in psychology, including sensation and perception, learning, memory, thinking, language, intelligence, motivation, emotions, stress, and health.
• Updated Research: The 14th edition includes detailed updates on the latest research findings in psychology.
• Modular Approach: The book is designed with a modular approach, making it easy to adapt to different course structures.
• Enhanced Exam Security: The summer of 2025 will see the integration of Respondus lockdown browser for enhanced exam security.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• E-book: ISBN-13: 9781319489847
• Print: ISBN-13: 9781319426897
• Digital Formats: Achieve, Read & Practice, E-book

Publication Details

• Publisher: Macmillan Learning
• Publication Date: October 2, 2023
• Number of Pages: 928 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 13th Edition: Available through Macmillan Learning and other retailers
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781319489847 (E-book)
• 9781319426897 (Print)
• 1319426891 (Print)

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Table of Contents

Instructor Preface
Student Preface: Skills for Student Success: How to Apply Psychology to Live Your Best Life

CHAPTER 1: Thinking Critically With Psychological Science (Modules 1–3)
1 The History and Scope of Psychology
2 Research Strategies: How Psychologists Ask and Answer Questions
3 Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life

CHAPTER 2: The Biology of Mind (Modules 4–7)
4 Neural and Hormonal Systems
5 Tools of Discovery: Having Our Head Examined
6 Brain Regions and Structures
7 Damage Responses and Brain Hemispheres

CHAPTER 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind (Modules 8–10)
8 Basic Consciousness Concepts
9 Sleep and Dreams
10 Drugs and Consciousness

CHAPTER 4: Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity (Modules 11–13)
11 Behavior Genetics: Predicting Individual Differences
12 Evolutionary Psychology: Explaining Human Nature and Nurture
13 Cultural and Gender Diversity: Understanding Nature and Nurture

CHAPTER 5: Developing Through the Life Span (Modules 14–17)
14 Developmental Issues, Prenatal Development, and the Newborn
15 Infancy and Childhood
16 Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
17 Adulthood

CHAPTER 6: Sensation and Perception (Modules 18–20)
18 Basic Concepts of Sensation and Perception
19 Vision: Sensory and Perceptual Processing
20 Hearing, Skin, Chemical, and Body Senses

CHAPTER 7: Learning (Modules 21–23)
21 Basic Learning Concepts and Classical Conditioning
22 Operant Conditioning
23 Biology, Cognition, and Learning

CHAPTER 8: Memory (Modules 24–26)
24 Studying and Encoding Memories
25 Storing and Retrieving Memories
26 Forgetting, Memory Construction, and Improving Memory

CHAPTER 9: Thinking and Language (Modules 27–28)
27 Thinking
28 Language and Thought

CHAPTER 10: Intelligence (Modules 29–31)
29 What Is Intelligence?
30 Intelligence Assessment and Dynamics
31 Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence

CHAPTER 11: What Drives Us: Hunger, Sex, Belongingness, and Achievement (Modules 32–35)
32 Basic Motivational Concepts
33 Hunger
34 Sexual Motivation
35 Affiliation and Achievement

CHAPTER 12: Emotions, Stress, and Health (Modules 36–40)
36 Introduction to Emotion
37 Expressing Emotion
38 Experiencing Emotion
39 Stress and Illness
40 Health and Coping

CHAPTER 13: Social Psychology (Modules 41–44)
41 Social Thinking
42 Social Influence
43 Antisocial Relations
44 Prosocial Relations

CHAPTER 14: Personality (Modules 45–47)
45 Introduction to Personality and Psychodynamic Theories
46 Humanistic Theories and Trait Theories
47 Social-Cognitive Theories and the Self

CHAPTER 15: Psychological Disorders (Modules 48–53)
48 Introduction to Psychological Disorders
49 Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders, and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
50 Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorders
51 Schizophrenia
52 Dissociative, Personality, and Eating Disorders
53 Neurodevelopmental Disorders

CHAPTER 16: Therapy (Modules 54–56)
54 Introduction to Therapy and the Psychological Therapies
55 Evaluating Psychotherapies
56 The Biomedical Therapies and Preventing Psychological Disorders
 
Appendix A: The Story of Psychology: A Timeline
Appendix B: Career Fields in Psychology
Appendix C: Psychology at Work
Appendix D: Complete Module Reviews
Appendix E: Answers to Retrieval Practice and Module Test Questions