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Introduction to psychology : gateways to mind and behavior

The Thirteenth Edition's hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration of the proven-effective SQ4R learning system (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, Recite), which promotes critical thinking as it guides students step-by-step to an understanding of psychology's broad concepts and diversity of topics. Throughout every chapter, these active learning tools, together with the book's example-laced writing style, discussions of positive psychology, cutting-edge coverage of the field's new research findings, and excellent media resources, ensure that users find the study of psychology fascinating, relevant, and above all, accessible
Print Book, English, ©2013
Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Belmont, CA, ©2013
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 28 cm
9781111833633, 9781111834838, 111183363X, 1111834830
741539300
Introduction to psychology and research methods
Brain and behavior
Human development
Sensation and perception
States of consciousness
Conditioning and learning
Memory
Cognition, language, and creativity
Intelligence
Motivation and emotion
Sex, gender, and sexuality
Personality
Health, stress, and coping
Psychological disorders
Therapies
Social thinking and social influence
Prosocial and antisocial behavior
Applied psychology