The authors introduce students to the fundamentals of psychology and the latest cutting-edge research through a pedagogical framework designed to keep students engaged, motivated, and learning actively. As in the third edition, the '¬Sscience of learning'¬ facilitates long-term retention and understanding. The fourth edition introduces '¬SPsychology: Knowledge You Can Use'¬ boxes. Each of these new features shows students the immediate utility of a main concept discussed in the particular chapter. By applying the science of learning and making connections to students'¬" everyday lives, Psychological Science, Fourth Edition, addresses how, where, and why students learn.