Introduction to Psychology - Hardcover

Plotnik, Rod; Kouyoumdjian, Haig

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1133943497 ISBN 13: 9781133943495

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2013

Synopsis

Featuring a look and style that's more like a magazine than a textbook, Plotnik's INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, Tenth Edition will draw you in and show you how exciting the study of psychology can be. This modular, visual approach to the fundamentals of psychology--the pioneer of the "visual" or "magazine" style approach--makes even the toughest concepts engaging and entertaining. Each and every page is individually planned, written, and formatted to effectively incorporate the use of Visual Cues, which help you to better remember information. Extensively updated, the text also utilizes "chunking," a method of breaking concepts down into small, easily digested sections that help you learn at your own pace.

About this title

About the Author:

Rod Plotnik earned his Ph.D. as a biological psychologist from the University of Florida and a post doctorate at Yale University. Early in his career, he realized the effectiveness of teaching students through visuals to get them excited about the material, a technique he utilizes throughout INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, now in its Tenth Edition (Cengage Learning, 2014).

Haig Kouyoumdjian's interest in psychology was sparked when he used Rod Plotnik's INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY in his first psychology course. He later received a Master of Arts in psychology at San Diego State University, where he had the opportunity to work closely with Rod Plotnik, who at the time was a professor in the department and supervisor of the graduate teaching associates training program. Dr. Kouyoumdjian later earned his Ph.D. as a clinical psychologist from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He has been teaching undergraduate psychology courses and authoring introductory psychology textbooks ever since.

Review:

"...A visually appealing, interesting, and unique introductory textbook that could help students better understand the field psychology."

"This text is presented in module format, making it versatile and adaptable to individual instructors' preferences. The material is presented in a format that is easily accessible to students, complete with helpful review questions to aid in studying."

"A solid, easy-to-read intro-level textbook that makes excellent use of illustrations to draw in the reader or explain concepts. It would be well received by students who are big on visual learning..."

"The major strength of this book is the examples. Often times it is essential for students to have the ability to relate the text, concepts, or ideas to something they have experienced."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1133943497
• ISBN 13: 9781133943495
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 752