9780321011299

This comprehensive introductory psychology book is well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to the readers' success. This book is regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style, continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout.

Biology and Behavior. Learning and Conditioning. Social Forces, Culture, and Behavior. Thinking and Intelligence. Memory. Emotion. Motivation. Theories of Personality. Health and Disorder.

Boxed Features

xvi

To the Instructor

xvii

To the Student

xxxi

About the Authors

xxxiv

Part One An Invitation to Psychology

What is Psychology?

3

(38)

How Psychologists Know What They Know

41

(40)

Part Two Biology and Behavior

Evolution, Genes, and Behavior

81

(38)

Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain

119

(42)

Body Rhythms and Mental States

161

(42)

Sensation and Perception

203

(50)

Part Three Learning, Thinking, and Feeling

Learning

253

(44)

Thinking and Intelligence

297

(42)

Memory

339

(44)

Emotion

383

(32)

Part Four Motivation, Personality, and Development

Motivation

415

(36)

Theories of Personality

451

(40)

Development over the Life Span

491

(50)

Part Five Health and Disorder

The Psychology of Health and Well-being

541

(32)

Psychological Disorders

573

(44)

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

617

(36)

Part Six Society and Behavior

Principles of Social Life

653

(38)

The Cultural Context

691

(40)

Epilogue: Taking Psychology with You

731

Appendix: Statistical Methods

A-1

(1)

Glossary

G-1

(1)

Bibliography

B-1

(1)

Credits

C-1

(1)

Author Index

AI-1

Subject Index

SI-1

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