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Psychology: an introduction / Benjamin Lahey.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2009.Edition: 10th edDescription: xxxii, 610, [94] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780078035166 (pbk. : acidfree paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 150 22
LOC classification:
  • BF121 .L214 2009
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: Before You Begin: Study Skills for Success PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology Chapter 2: Research Methods in Psychology Chapter 3: Biological Foundations in Behavior Chapter 4: Interplay of Nature and Nurture PART 2: AWARENESS Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception Chapter 6: States of Consciousness PART 3: LEARNING AND COGNITION Chapter 7: Basic Principles of Learning Chapter 8: Memory Chapter 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence PART 4: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Chapter 10: Developmental Psychology PART 5: THE SELF Chapter 11: Motivation and Emotion Chapter 12: Personality PART 6: HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT Chapter 13: Stress and Health Chapter 14: Abnormal Behavior Chapter 15: Therapies PART 7: SOCIAL CONTEXT Chapter 16: Social Psychology Chapter 17: Psychology Applied to the Environment and to Professions .
Summary: "A contemporary take on a time tested classic. Students will master the central concepts of psychology with the new 11th edition of Psychology from Benjamin Lahey. The 11th edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest research with an emphasis on Chapters 6 (Consciousness), 10 (Development) 14 (Abnormal) and 16 (Social Psychology). Lahey weaves scholarship based on empirical research throughout the text, ensuring an accurate portrait of contemporary psychology. The text's student-friendly writing, clear chapter openers, and fresh applications make the material more relevant to students than ever before, and the proven learning system ensures that all students will grasp the concepts presented in the book. Lahey's hallmark emphasis on diversity and culture remains integrated throughout the text, making this the text for a well rounded introduction to all areas of psychology"--
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Before You Begin: Study Skills for Success PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology Chapter 2: Research Methods in Psychology Chapter 3: Biological Foundations in Behavior Chapter 4: Interplay of Nature and Nurture PART 2: AWARENESS Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception Chapter 6: States of Consciousness PART 3: LEARNING AND COGNITION Chapter 7: Basic Principles of Learning Chapter 8: Memory Chapter 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence PART 4: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Chapter 10: Developmental Psychology PART 5: THE SELF Chapter 11: Motivation and Emotion Chapter 12: Personality PART 6: HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT Chapter 13: Stress and Health Chapter 14: Abnormal Behavior Chapter 15: Therapies PART 7: SOCIAL CONTEXT Chapter 16: Social Psychology Chapter 17: Psychology Applied to the Environment and to Professions .

"A contemporary take on a time tested classic. Students will master the central concepts of psychology with the new 11th edition of Psychology from Benjamin Lahey. The 11th edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest research with an emphasis on Chapters 6 (Consciousness), 10 (Development) 14 (Abnormal) and 16 (Social Psychology). Lahey weaves scholarship based on empirical research throughout the text, ensuring an accurate portrait of contemporary psychology. The text's student-friendly writing, clear chapter openers, and fresh applications make the material more relevant to students than ever before, and the proven learning system ensures that all students will grasp the concepts presented in the book. Lahey's hallmark emphasis on diversity and culture remains integrated throughout the text, making this the text for a well rounded introduction to all areas of psychology"--

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