About This Book
Title: Psychology 2e
ISBN: 9781506496726
Psychology 2e is a comprehensive textbook designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester introduction to psychology course. This book offers a detailed treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. It incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.
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 psychological principles.
History and Editions
The second edition of Psychology 2e has been updated to address comments and suggestions from users. Significant improvements and additions were made in the areas of research currency, diversity and representation, and the relevance and recency of examples. Many concepts were expanded or clarified, particularly through the judicious addition of detail and further explanation where necessary. The authors also addressed replication issues in the psychology discipline, both in the research chapter and where appropriate throughout the book.
Author and Other Works
Rose M. Spielman, William Jenkins, and Marilyn Lovett are the authors of Psychology 2e. This team of experts brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. The book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License v4.0, making it an open-access resource available for everyone.
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 second edition includes detailed updates on research currency and addresses representation issues in examples and problems.
- Interactive Tools: While not explicitly mentioned, the book's open-access nature allows for easy integration with various educational tools and resources.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781506496726
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781506496733
- Digital: ISBN-13: 9781506496740
Publication Details
- Publisher: OpenStax
- Publication Date: April 22, 2020
- Number of Pages: Varies by format (digital and print versions available)
- Language: English
- Item Weight: Varies by format (digital and print versions available)
- Dimensions: Varies by format (digital and print versions available)
Other Editions and Formats
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