Psychology : Core Concepts

by Zimbardo, Phillip G.; Weber, Ann L.; Johnson, Robert L.

• ISBN13: 9780205356607
• ISBN10: 0205356605
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

The accomplished author team of Phillip Zimbardo (APA president 2001-2002), Ann Weber, and Bob Johnson once again present psychology to both teachers and students in a meaningful, manageable format. Each chapter of this brief, less expensive textbook focuses on the key questions and core concepts of psychology, supported by an extensive pedagogical structure designed to aid students. A wealth of instructive features, such as Psychology in Your Life, Using Psychology to Learn Psychology, and Do it Yourself! enhance student learning and retention of key psychological concepts. Psychology, Fourth Edition integrates a cross-cultural and multicultural perspective to make psychology meaningful for all readers. This is all accomplished in a 14-chapter format, which is easier to integrate into a semester or quarter course.

Table of Contents

Mind, Behavior, and Science	2	(38)
Biopsychology	38	(42)
States of Mind	80	(34)
Psychological Development	114	(46)
Sensation and Perception	160	(44)
Learning	204	(40)
Memory	244	(40)
Thinking and Intelligence	284	(52)
Emotion and Motivation	336	(42)
Stress, Health, and Well-Being	378	(42)
Personality	420	(38)
Psychology	458	(42)
Therapies for Mental Disorder	500	(44)
Social Psychology	544