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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100130982636
ISBN-139780130982636
eBay Product ID (ePID)2378846
Product Key Features
Number of Pages766 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePsychology
Publication Year2002
SubjectGeneral
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPsychology
AuthorCarol Tavris, Carole Wade
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight69.7 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number7
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2002-017098
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal150
Table Of ContentAN INVITATION TO PSYCHOLOGY. 1. What Is Psychology? 2. How Psychologists Do Research. BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR. 3. Evolution, Genes, and Behavior. 4. Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain. 5. Body Rhythms and Mental States. 6. Sensation and Perception. THE ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR. 7. Learning and Conditioning. 8. Behavior in Social and Cultural Context. THINKING AND FEELING. 9. Thinking and Intelligence. 10. Memory. 11. Emotion. 12. Motivation. THE DEVELOPING PERSON. 13. Theories of Personality. 14. Development Over the Lifespan. HEALTH AND DISORDER. 15. Health, Stress, and Coping. 16. Psychological Disorders. 17. Approaches to Treatment and Therapy. EPILOGUE: TAKING PSYCHOLOGY WITH YOU. Appendix: Statistical Methods. Glossary. Bibliography. Credits. Name Index. Subject Index.
SynopsisFor one-semester introductory psychology courses in both two- and four-year colleges. In addition to presenting a comprehensive and truly engaging overview of the diverse field of psychology, Wade and Tavris' Psychology, Seventh Edition goes further . Through a careful and systematic presentation, modeling, and reinforcement of good scientific and critical thinking, Wade and Tavris' aim is to help your students assess and understand matters of direct relevance to their own health, well-being, and happiness. Indeed, helping your students become good scientific and critical thinkers is Wade and Tavris' most passionate concern!