Principles of Psychology
by Marc Breedlove
1st Edition
Publisher: Sinauer Associates
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780199329366 |
| eText ISBN | 9780190237448 |
| Publisher | Sinauer Associates |
| Publishing Year | 2015 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 736 |
Principles of Psychology, 1st Edition, provides students with an overarching framework for understanding the science of behavior. Marc Breedlove organizes the textbook around four core principles that act as foundational touchstones for the discipline.
Coverage introduces major areas of psychological science, including behavioral neuroscience, lifespan development, cognition, personality, and social interactions. The text explains how biological systems and environmental conditions interact to influence human thought, emotion, and action.
Breedlove incorporates a conversational writing style and storytelling to make complex biological processes accessible to readers. Cross-disciplinary evidence from neuroscience, biology, and cognitive research reinforces the empirical foundation of modern psychology.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Principles of Psychology
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- • 1.1 Psychology's Roots
- • 1.2 The Rise of Empiricism
- • 1.3 The Modern Synthesis
- • 1.4 A Preview of the Text: Four Principles of Psychology
Chapter 2: Psychology as a Science
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- • 2.1 What Constitutes A Science?
- • 2.2 How Do We Scientifically Study Behavior?
Chapter 3: The Neuroscience of Behavior
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- • 3.1 The Structure Of The Nervous System: A Microscopic View
- • 3.2 The Nervous System At Work: The Body Electric
- • 3.3 Understanding The Nervous System: Divide and Conquer
- • 3.4 How We Study The Brain
Chapter 4: Genes, Environment, and Behavior
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- • 4.1 Genes at Work
- • 4.2 The Regulation of Genes
- • 4.3 Single Gene Effects on Behavior
- • 4.4 Multiple Gene Effects on Behavior
- • 4.5 The Interaction of Genes and Experience
Chapter 5: Developmental Psychology
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- • 5.1 The Brain
- • 5.2 The Developing Mind
- • 5.3 Adolescence: Developing Identity
- • 5.4 Adulthood and Beyond
Chapter 6: Sensation and Perception
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- • 6.1 The Developing Brain
- • 6.2 Touch and Pain
- • 6.3 Vision
- • 6.4 Hearing
- • 6.5 Taste and Smell
Chapter 7: Consciousness
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- • 7.1 Consciousness
- • 7.2 Sleep and Dreams
- • 7.3 Hypnosis and Meditation
- • 7.4 Psychoactive Drugs
Chapter 8: Learning
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- • 8.1 Predicting the Future
- • 8.2 Rewarding Behavior
- • 8.3 Observational Learning
Chapter 9: Memory
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- • 9.1 The Stages of Memory Formation
- • 9.2 The Vulnerability of Memory
- • 9.3 Different Forms of Memory
Chapter 10: Language and Cognition
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- • 10.1 Language
- • 10.2 Decomposing Mental Processes
- • 10.3 Decision Making and Problem Solving
Chapter 11: Intelligence
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- • 11.1 History and Development of Intelligence Tests
- • 11.2 The Many Facets of Intelligence
- • 11.3 The Controversy over Group Differences in IQ
Chapter 12: Motivation and the Regulation of Behavior
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- • 12.1 Motivation
- • 12.2 Hunger
- • 12.3 Sexual Behavior
- • 12.4 Social Motivation
Chapter 13: Emotions, Stress, and Health
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- • 13.1 Emotions
- • 13.2 Stress and Health
Chapter 14: Personality
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- • 14.1 The Quest for Personality
- • 14.2 The Rejection of Personality Types and the Pursuit of Traits
- • 14.3 Biological Influences on Personality
- • 14.4 Social Influences on Personality
Chapter 15: Social Psychology
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- • 15.1 Social Perception
- • 15.2 Social Influences on Behavior
- • 15.3 Friendship and Romance
- • 15.4 Aggression
- • 15.5 Persuasion and Authority
Chapter 16: Clinical Psychology
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- • 16.1 Modern Classification of Psychological Disorders
- • 16.2 Anxiety Disorders and Depression
- • 16.3 Personality Disorders
- • 16.4 Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
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