Mastering the World of Psychology, Portable Edition

Table of Contents: VOLUME I: Userrs"s Guide Complete Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgments About the Authors Learning Outcomes How to Use the Portable Edition Introduction to MyPsychLab Practice Tests Answers to Study Guide Questions References Name Index Subject Index with Glossary Credits VOLUME II: Foundations and Biological Functioning (Ch. 1-4) Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology Module 1: The Science of Psychology Psychology: An Introduction Exploring Psychologyrs"s Roots Schools of Thought in Psychology Module 2: Research Methods Descriptive Research Methods The Experimental Method The Correlational Method Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics Participants in Psychological Research Module 3: Psychology Today Current Trends in Psychology Psychologists at Work Thinking About Theories and Research Chapter 2: Biology and Behavior Module 4: Organization of the Nervous System Neurons and Neurotransmitters Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Module 5: A Closer Look at the Brain Discovering the Brainrs"s Mysteries The Cerebrum The Cerebral Hemispheres Age and Gender Differences in the Brain Module 6: Hormonal and Genetic Influences on the Brain The Endocrine System Genes and Behavioral Genetics Chapter 3: Sensation and