Psychology in Modules

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

• ISBN13: 9781319132095
• ISBN10: 131913209X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319355487
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781319050610
• Edition: 13th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-08-24
• Publisher: Worth Publishers
• More Book Details

About This Book

Psychology in Modules, 13th Edition

Psychology in Modules, 13th Edition, is a comprehensive and engaging textbook designed for introductory psychology courses. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of psychological principles and concepts. It's particularly favored by students and instructors who appreciate its flexible format and the ability to retain concepts better with shorter reading assignments.

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 human behavior.

History and Editions

The 13th edition of Psychology in Modules has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on diversity within the discipline and across cultures. This edition includes detailed updates on psychological research, with 2100 research citations dated 2015-2020, making it one of the most up-to-date introductory psychology course resources available. The book continues to evolve with each new edition, focusing on developing critical thinking skills and presenting a multicultural perspective on psychology.

Author and Other Works

David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWall are the authors of Psychology in Modules. David Myers is known for his engaging and accessible writing style, which helps explain complex psychological concepts clearly and simply. Nathan DeWall brings his expertise in psychology to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. Both authors have found effective ways to involve students with the remarkable research underlying our understanding of human behavior.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in psychology, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Diversity and Representation: The text reflects the diversity within the discipline and across cultures and communities.
• Updated Research: The 13th edition includes detailed updates on psychological research, with a focus on current new findings.
• Flexible Format: The book is designed with 55 independent modules, assignable in any sequence and brief enough to be read in one sitting, making it easy to adapt to different course structures.
• Teaching and Learning Resources: The text is complemented by Achieve Read & Practice and LaunchPad, which include high-quality teaching and learning resources carefully matched to the text content, helping students succeed while making life easier and more enjoyable for instructors.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319132095
• E-book: ISBN-13: 9781319355487
• Loose-Leaf: ISBN-13: 9781319355470
• Bound Text: ISBN-13: 9781319487621
• Package with Achieve and Loose-Leaf: ISBN-13: 9781319406219
• Package with Loose-Leaf and Read & Practice: ISBN-13: 9781319394370
• Package with Paperback and Read & Practice: ISBN-13: 9781319487447
• Package with Achieve and Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781319487447

Publication Details

• Publisher: Worth Publishers, Incorporated
• Publication Date: August 24, 2020
• Number of Pages: Varies by format
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

The book is available in various formats to suit different learning preferences. The 13th edition is the latest in a series of editions that have been well-received by both students and educators.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781319355517 (ISBN for Achieve)
• 9781319355487 (ISBN for E-book)
• 9781319355470 (ISBN for Loose-Leaf)
• 9781319487621 (ISBN for Bound Text)
• 9781319406219 (Package with Achieve and Loose-Leaf)
• 9781319394370 (Package with Loose-Leaf and Read & Practice)
• 9781319487447 (Package with Paperback and Read & Practice)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Psychology in Modules, 13th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

Instructor Preface

Student Preface: Student Success—How to Apply Psychology to Live Your Best Life   

The Story of Psychology
Module 1, What Is Psychology?
Thinking Critically With Psychological Science
Module 2, Research Strategies: How Psychologists Ask and Answer Questions
Module 3, Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life

The Biology of Mind
Module 4, Neural and Hormonal Systems
Module 5, Tools of Discovery, Older Brain Structures, and the Limbic System
Module 6, The Cerebral Cortex

Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
Module 7, Basic Consciousness Concepts
Module 8, Sleep and Dreams
Module 9, Drugs and Consciousness

Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity
Module 10, Behavior Genetics: Predicting Individual Differences
Module 11, Evolutionary Psychology: Explaining Human Nature and Nurture
Module 12, Culture and Gender Diversity: Understanding Nature and Nurture

Developing Through the Life Span
Module 13, Developmental Issues, Prenatal Development, and the Newborn
Module 14, Infancy and Childhood
Module 15, Adolescence
Module 16, Adulthood

Sensation and Perception
Module 17, Basic Concepts of Sensation and Perception
Module 18, Vision: Sensory and Perceptual Processing
Module 19, The Nonvisual Senses

Learning
Module 20, Basic Learning Concepts and Classical Conditioning
Module 21, Operant Conditioning
Module 22, Biology, Cognition, and Learning

Memory
Module 23, Studying and Encoding Memories
Module 24, Storing and Retrieving Memories
Module 25, Forgetting, Memory Construction, and Improving Memory

Thinking and Language
Module 26, Thinking
Module 27, Language and Thought

Intelligence
Module 28, What Is Intelligence?
Module 29 Intelligence Assessment and Dynamics
Module 30, Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence

What Drives Us: Hunger, Sex, Belonging, and Achievement
Module 31, Basic Motivational Concepts
Module 32, Hunger
Module 33, Sexual Motivation
Module 34, Affiliation and Achievement

Emotions, Stress, and Health
Module 35, Introduction to Emotion
Module 36, Expressing Emotion
Module 37, Experiencing Emotion
Module 38, Stress and Illness
Module 39, Health and Coping

Social Psychology
Module 40, Social Thinking
Module 41, Social Influence
Module 42, Antisocial Relations
Module 43, Prosocial Relations

Personality
Module 44, Introduction to Personality and Psychodynamic Theories
Module 45, Humanistic Theories and Trait Theories
Module 46, Social-Cognitive Theories and the Self

Psychological Disorders
Module 47, Introduction to Psychological Disorders
Module 48, Anxiety-Related Disorders
Module 49, Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorders
Module 50, Schizophrenia
Module 51, Dissociative, Personality, and Eating Disorders
Module 52, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Therapy
Module 53, Introduction to Therapy and the Psychological Therapies
Module 54 Evaluating Psychotherapies
Module 55, Biomedical Therapies and Preventing Psychological Disorders

Appendix A, The Story of Psychology: A Timeline, by Charles Brewer 
Appendix B,  Career Fields in Psychology, by Jennifer Zwolinski
Appendix C, Psychology at Work
Appendix D, Complete Chapter Reviews
Appendix E, Answers to Retrieval Practice and Master the Material Questions