Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior

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Edition: 5th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-07-22
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Education
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Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. I received the textbook in PERFECT condition and earlier than expected which is a plus! The textbook is good as new and no highlighting whatsoever. Overall great buy and great seller!






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Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. Through a variety of features, the text challenges students to think critically about psychology as a science and its impact on their lives.

To help students study more effectively and efficiently, a groundbreaking adaptive questioning diagnostic and personalized study plan help students "know what they know" while guiding them to master these concepts through engaging interactivities, exercises, and readings.

Now available with Connect Psychology, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior follows the science behind psychology, leading students through the process of critical examination.Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. Through a variety of features, the text challenges students to think critically about psychology as a science and its impact on their lives.

To help students study more effectively and efficiently, a groundbreaking adaptive questioning diagnostic and personalized study plan help students "know what they know" while guiding them to master these concepts through engaging interactivities, exercises, and readings.

Now available with Connect Psychology, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior follows the science behind psychology, leading students through the process of critical examination.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology

Chapter 2: Studying Behavior Scientifically

Chapter 3: Genes, Environment, and Behavior

Chapter 4: The Brain and Behavior

Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception

Chapter 6: States of Consciousness

Chapter 7: Learning: The Role of Experience

Chapter 8: Memory

Chapter 9: Language and Thinking

Chapter 10: Intelligence

Chapter 11: Motivation and Emotion

Chapter 12: Development Over the Life Span

Chapter 13: Personality

Chapter 14: Health and Well-Being

Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders

Chapter 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Chapter 17: Social Thinking and Behavior

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