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Introducing Psychology by Linda Brannon and Dena Matzenbacher (2019, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCognella, Inc.
ISBN-101516591038
ISBN-139781516591039
eBay Product ID (ePID)3038652406
Product Key Features
Number of Pages498 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroducing Psychology
SubjectGeneral
Publication Year2019
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPsychology
AuthorLinda Brannon, DeNA Matzenbacher
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight40.3 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2021-444904
IllustratedYes
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisProvides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the discipline, as well as the tools they need to better understand themselves and improve their academic study habits. The text presents psychological research on learning, memory, motivation, and social behaviour, and encourages students to apply these concepts to their study practices., Introducing Psychology provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the discipline, as well as the tools they need to better understand themselves and improve their academic study habits. The text presents psychological research on learning, memory, motivation, and social behavior, and encourages students to apply these concepts to their personal study practices to inspire greater academic engagement. Opening chapters define psychology, speak to the evolution of the discipline, and introduce foundational information regarding the brain and behavior. Additional chapters provide an overview of the various stages of human development, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, and memory. Students learn how intelligence is measured, the relationship between motivation, emotion, and behavior, and a myriad of approaches to the study of personality. Key concepts of social psychology are introduced, as well as research-based information on stress, psychological disorders, and treatment for such disorders. The third edition of the text features updated content that reflects the substantial and constantly growing research base in psychology. Introducing Psychology is an excellent resource for foundational undergraduate courses in psychology. Dena Matzenbacher is a professor and the department head of the Department of Psychology at McNeese State University, where she teaches courses in introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and child, adolescent, and lifespan development. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in experimental psychology from Texas Christian University. Linda Brannon is a professor of psychology and chair of the Psychology Department Institutional Review Board at McNeese State University, where she teaches courses in introductory psychology, health psychology, the psychology of gender, biopsychology, and advanced general psychology. She holds a Ph.D. and B.A. in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin., Introducing Psychology provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the discipline, as well as the tools they need to better understand themselves and improve their academic study habits. The text presents psychological research on learning, memory, motivation, and social behavior, and encourages students to apply these concepts to their personal study practices to inspire greater academic engagement. Opening chapters define psychology, speak to the evolution of the discipline, and introduce foundational information regarding the brain and behavior. Additional chapters provide an overview of the various stages of human development, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, and memory. Students learn how intelligence is measured, the relationship between motivation, emotion, and behavior, and a myriad of approaches to the study of personality. Key concepts of social psychology are introduced, as well as research-based information on stress, psychological disorders, and treatment for such disorders. The third edition of the text features updated content that reflects the substantial and constantly growing research base in psychology. Introducing Psychology is an excellent resource for foundational undergraduate courses in psychology. For a look at the specific features and benefits of Introducing Psychology , visit cognella.com/introducing-psychology-features-and-benefits.
LC Classification NumberBF121.B6355 2020
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