Psychology: An Introduction - Hardcover

Morris, Charles G.; Maisto, Albert A.; Levine, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130939277 ISBN 13: 9780130939272

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2002

Synopsis

This best-selling book on introductory psychology is headlined by the contributions of co-author Al Maisto, the Carnegie Foundation's College Professor of the Year. The close collaboration of master author Charles G. Morris with Al Maisto keeps Psychology: An Introduction at the cutting edge of the discipline through the use of relevant material and recent examples. Classic studies are carefully integrated with the most up-to-date research to provide readers with an accurate and current view of the field. The book presents introductory psychology as a science and as a diverse discipline, with a focus on critical thought and analysis of ideas—and a keen eye on how new technology can enhance the teaching and learning experience. Chapter topics include the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition and language, intelligence and mental abilities, motivation and emotion, life span development, person

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From the Publisher

Presenting psychology in a manner that is extremely clear and interesting, the Ninth Edition of this successful text offers lively, relevant and balanced coverage. It provides engaging coverage of traditional topics, giving students a grasp of the scope, vocabulary, and concepts of psychology. Morris combines a concern for research, theory, gender, and cross-cultural issues with examples that are both familiar and applicable to students, inspiring critical thought and analysis of ideas presented in the text. Morris now further draws students into each chapter through "Online" boxes, linking students to the world of psychology via America On-line and the World Wide Web/Internet.

From the Back Cover

This best-selling, reader-friendly introduction to psychology as a science provides engaging coverage of traditional topics -- giving readers a firm grasp of the scope, vocabulary, and concepts of psychology. It treats psychology as a diverse discipline -- the way psychologists perceive it -- combining a concern for research, theory, gender, and cross-cultural issues with examples that are both familiar and applicable to readers. Provides full coverage of the core topics in psychology: biological basis of behavior; sensation and perception; consciousness; learning; memory; cognition and language; intelligence and mental abilities; life span development; motivation and emotion; personality; stress and health psychology; psychological disorders; therapies; social psychology. Contains a full chapter on Culture and Diversity and integrates the themes of diversity (e.g., gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation) throughout. Provides an Industrial/Organizational Psychology appendix that covers topics such as personnel selection, training, performance appraisal, leadership and motivation as well as human factors, cross-cultural issues, and human resource development. For anyone wanting a solid introduction to psychology and its contemporary applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0130939277
• ISBN 13: 9780130939272
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 707