Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior, International Edition - Softcover

Coon, Dennis; Mitterer, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495599123 ISBN 13: 9780495599128

Publisher: Wadsworth, 2009

Synopsis

Co-written by an author who garners more accolades and rave reviews from instructors and students with each succeeding edition, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, International Edition attracts and holds the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. The Twelfth Edition's hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration of the proven-effective SQ4R learning system (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, Recite), which promotes critical thinking as it guides students step-by-step to an understanding of psychology's broad concepts and diversity of topics. Throughout every chapter, these active learning toolsùtogether with the book's example-laced writing style, discussions of positive psychology, cutting-edge coverage of the field's new research findings, and excellent media resourcesùensure that users find the study of psychology fascinating, relevant, and above all, accessible.

About this title

About the Author

Dennis Coon is a publishing phenomenon and one of the best-selling authors in the field of psychology. His innovative instructional methods and student-focused style make his works perennial favorites among instructors and students alike. To date, more than two million students have learned psychology with a Coon text as their guide. Coon graduated with a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Arizona. He is also co-author, with John O. Mitterer, of INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, 14th Edition and PSYCHOLOGY: A JOURNEY, 5th Edition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0495599123
• ISBN 13: 9780495599128
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 800