Study Guide for Plotnik's Introduction to Psychology, 7th - Softcover

PLOTNIK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534634109 ISBN 13: 9780534634100

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Written by Matt Enos, Harold Washington College. The Study Guide includes module outlines, effective student tips, key terms, [Wilkinson, Jennifer] learning objectives, language development tools, The Big Picture questions, POWERSTUDY 2.0 integration, true/false, matching, essay, and multiple-choice questions. Answers to all testing items are found on the last page of the Study Guide module.

About this title

About the Author

Rod Plotnik earned his Ph.D. as a biological psychologist from University of Florida and a post doctorate at Yale University. He has been drawn to teaching students through visuals to get them excited about the material, which he also does throughout his text, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, Seventh Edition.

Review

"The community college student generally needs a practical oriented text with 'life' examples to lock-in concepts. No other text does this better than Plotnik." "Students receive an in-depth presentation of the materials and are then able to test themselves in the Concept Review before proceeding to the next topic area. I also appreciate the Summary Test, Critical Thinking, and Links to Learning sections. The end of chapter Summary Tests are outstanding. Since critical thinking is a major requirement for our accreditation process, it is a major part of my syllabus." "The Research Focus section is absolutely necessary and adequate. The cultural diversity section makes some interesting points though example."

"I plan on adopting the 7th edition. This text has resonated well with students. It has the finest exam band editor I have used to date, very intuitive."

"The major strengths of the modules are the accuracy of information, clear writing style, module organization and Concept Review/Summary Test sections. I especially liked that there were many, many new citations included in these modules."

The strengths of this text are numerous. First and most importantly, students love the book, which means they read it. I have had more unsolicited compliments from students on the Plotnik text than any book I have used in over 15 years of teaching. The visuals are great and very engaging. The examples are relevant to the student populations and aid in encoding the material in an elaborative way. Application of material is a must and this book does it very well. Language is clear and at the appropriate level for the majority of students in my classes. Theoretically it is eclectic and relatively evenhanded. The cultural diversity sections are outstanding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534634109
• ISBN 13: 9780534634100
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464