Psychology

by Wade, Carole; Tavris, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780321011299
• ISBN10: 0321011295
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-08-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This comprehensive introductory psychology book is well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to the readers' success. This book is regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style, continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout.

Biology and Behavior. Learning and Conditioning. Social Forces, Culture, and Behavior. Thinking and Intelligence. Memory. Emotion. Motivation. Theories of Personality. Health and Disorder.

Table of Contents

Boxed Features	xvi
To the Instructor	xvii
To the Student	xxxi
About the Authors	xxxiv
Part One An Invitation to Psychology
What is Psychology?	3	(38)
How Psychologists Know What They Know	41	(40)
Part Two Biology and Behavior
Evolution, Genes, and Behavior	81	(38)
Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain	119	(42)
Body Rhythms and Mental States	161	(42)
Sensation and Perception	203	(50)
Part Three Learning, Thinking, and Feeling
Learning	253	(44)
Thinking and Intelligence	297	(42)
Memory	339	(44)
Emotion	383	(32)
Part Four Motivation, Personality, and Development
Motivation	415	(36)
Theories of Personality	451	(40)
Development over the Life Span	491	(50)
Part Five Health and Disorder
The Psychology of Health and Well-being	541	(32)
Psychological Disorders	573	(44)
Approaches to Treatment and Therapy	617	(36)
Part Six Society and Behavior
Principles of Social Life	653	(38)
The Cultural Context	691	(40)
Epilogue: Taking Psychology with You	731
Appendix: Statistical Methods	A-1	(1)
Glossary	G-1	(1)
Bibliography	B-1	(1)
Credits	C-1	(1)
Author Index
AI-1
Subject Index	SI-1