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Psychology : the science of mind and behavior / Michael W. Passer, Ronald E. Smith.

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, cop. 2011Edition: 5. edDescription: xxxiv, 673, [108] s. ill., diagr., tabISBN:
  • 9780073532127
  • 0073532126
  • 9780071221641
  • 0071221646
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 150 22
LOC classification:
  • BF121
Other classification:
  • Do
Contents:
The science of psychology -- Studying behavior scientifically -- Genes, environment, and behavior -- The brain and behavior -- Sensation and perception -- States of consciousness -- Learning: the role of experience -- Memory -- Language and thinking -- Intelligence -- Motivation and emotion -- Development over the life span -- Personality -- Health and well-being -- Psychological disorders -- Treatment of psychological disorders -- Social thinking and behavior.
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Book Biblioteket HKR Biblioteket 150 Passer Available 11156000171179
Total holds: 0

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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. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.

The science of psychology -- Studying behavior scientifically -- Genes, environment, and behavior -- The brain and behavior -- Sensation and perception -- States of consciousness -- Learning: the role of experience -- Memory -- Language and thinking -- Intelligence -- Motivation and emotion -- Development over the life span -- Personality -- Health and well-being -- Psychological disorders -- Treatment of psychological disorders -- Social thinking and behavior.

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