Real World Psychology

by Huffman, Karen; Sanderson, Catherine A.

• ISBN13: 9781118495452
• ISBN10: 1118495454
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-05-11
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Real World Psychology, a brief version of Huffman’s Psychology in Action, reflects Huffman’s core “student/active classroom” philosophy and is designed specifically for the unique needs of those who demand big things from a small package. This text ties every single concept to a real-world, in-text example by utilizing case studies, photos, graphs, news stories and charts. This brief approach allows readers to grasp the “big picture” in psychology without an abundance of supplementary details.

Table of Contents

Preface  

Prologue: Psychology Engages Critical Thinking  

Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology and its Research Methods  

Chapter 2: Neuroscience and Biological Foundations  

Chapter 3: Stress and Health Psychology  

Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception  

Chapter 5: States of Consciousness  

Chapter 6: Learning  

Chapter 7: Memory  

Chapter 8: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence  

Chapter 9: Life Span Development   

Chapter 10: Motivation and Emotion  

Chapter 11: Personality   

Chapter 12: Psychological Disorders  

Chapter 13: Therapy  

Chapter 14: Social Psychology

Appendix A: Statistics and Psychology  

Appendix B: Answers to Learning Objectives

Appendix C: Answers to Research Challenges and Self-Tests