Invitation to Psychology: Mypsychlab Edition - Softcover

Wade, Carole; Tavris, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013601609X ISBN 13: 9780136016090

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2008

Synopsis

Through lively writing and stimulating examples, authors Wade and Tavris invite readers to actively explore the field of psychology and the fundamentals of critical and scientific thinking. Invitation to Psychology presents the science of psychology according to six areas of the learner's experience: Your Self, Your Body, Your Mind, Your Environment, Your Mental Health, and Your Life. This unique organization engages readers from the very beginning and gives them a framework for thinking about human behavior. Incorporating many active learning and critical thinking features, a balance of classic and contemporary research, and thorough integration of the psychology of women and men of all cultures, readers will learn much to take with them. For individuals seeking an introduction to psychology. Comes automatically with MyPsychLab, a robust online assessment resource which allows instructors to assess student progress and adapt course content to meet the ne

About this title

About the Author:

Carole Wade is affiliated with the Dominican University in California. Her Ph.D. is in cognitive psychology and her areas of interest include gender, ethnicity, and a focus on the teaching and development of critical thinking skills.

Carol Tavris earned her Ph.D. in social psychology and as a writer and lecturer focuses on educating the public about the importance of critical and scientific thinking in psychology.

Dr. Wade and Dr. Tavris are Fellows of the American Psychological Association and charter members of the American Psychological Society.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 013601609X
• ISBN 13: 9780136016090
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 501