Psychology in Everyday Life
by David G. Myers, C. Nathan DeWall
5th Edition
Publisher: Worth Publishers
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781319133726 |
| eText ISBN | 9781319241483 |
| Publisher | Worth Publishers |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
Psychology in Everyday Life, 5th Edition, serves as a concise introductory textbook that explores the fundamentals of psychological science. The text is written for students of diverse backgrounds and preparedness levels, presenting concepts without assuming specialized vocabulary or prior coursework.
Core thematic areas include the biological foundations of behavior and consciousness, human development across the life span, and social psychology. The presentation also incorporates critical thinking tools to examine psychological science.
To support personal engagement with the material, the textbook includes an 'Improve Your Everyday Life' feature in each chapter. This recurring element assists students in applying psychological principles directly to their daily lives.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Psychology’s Roots, Big Ideas, and Critical Thinking Tools
Chapter 2: The Biology of Behaviorand Consciousness
Chapter 3: Developing Through the Life Span
Chapter 4: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 6: Learning
Chapter 7: Memory
Chapter 8: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
Chapter 9: Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 10: Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing
Chapter 11: Social Psychology
Chapter 12: Personality
Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders
Chapter 14: Therapy
Chapter App A: Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life
Chapter App B: Psychology at Work
Chapter App C: Career Fields in Psychology
Chapter App D: Complete Chapter Reviewsa
Chapter App E: Answers to _Retrieve and Remember_ and _Chapter Test_ Questions
Chapter App F: The Story of Psychology: A Timeline
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