UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY, MYLAB EDITION (WITH MYPSYCHLAB PEGASUS WITH E-BOOK STUDENT ACCESS CODE CARD), 8/e

by MORRIS & MAISTO

• ISBN13: 9780205684908
• ISBN10: 0205684904
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780136015918, 9780205646968
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-07-28
• Publisher: PEARSON
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Summary

This book presents a scientific, accurate, and thorough overview of the essential concepts of psychology in engaging language that the average reader can easily comprehend.Topics include the science of psychology, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, cognition and mental abilities, motivation and emotion, life-span development, personality, stress and health psychology, psychological disorders, therapies, and social psychology. For anyone who is interested in introductory psychology. Comes automatically with MyPsychLab, a robust online assessment resource which allows instructors to assess student progress and adapt course content to meet the needs of their class. MyPsychLab allows students to diagnose their progress and provides them with a variety of customizable resources to assist with their mastery of course concepts

Table of Contents

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Mental Abilities

Motivation and Emotion

Life-Span Development

Personality

Stress and Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Measurement and Statistical Methods

Psychology Applied to Work

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