Psychological Science (Third Canadian Edition)

The world of psychological science, made especially relevant for Canadian students.

Psychological Science, Third Canadian Edition, combines foundational topics with groundbreaking current research to capture the excitement of 21st-century psychology. Overseen by internationally recognized cognitive neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga, Psychological Science offers a global perspective on the field, introducing students to the best research from around the world. The book is also tailor-made for Canadian students, drawing frequently on Canadian examples, cultural references, and statistics to demonstrate how psychology applies to everyday life. This edition introduces a dynamic learning system, crafted by Diane Halpern, that employs innovative pedagogy and visuals to engage readers and stimulate active learning.

Michael S. Gazzaniga is Distinguished Professor and Director of the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In his career, he has introduced thousands of students to psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

Diane Halpern (Ph.D., University of Cincinnati) is Dean of Social Science at Minerva Schools at KGI and McElwee Family Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. She has won many awards for her teaching and research, including the 2002 Outstanding Professor Award from the Western Psychological Association, the 1999 American Psychological Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1996 Distinguished Career Award for Contributions to Education given by the American Psychological Association, the California State University’s State-Wide Outstanding Professor Award. Halpern was president of the American Psychological Association in 2004 and is a past president of the Society for Teaching of Psychology. She is the author of Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities. She chaired an APA Taskforce on redesigning undergraduate education in psychology.

Steven J. Heine is Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Social and Cultural Psychology at the University of British Columbia and author of Cultural Psychology, the top-selling textbook in the field. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.