Rather than present psychological science as a series of facts for memorization, this book takes readers on a psychological journey that uncovers things they didn't know or new ways of thinking about things they did know. Research ispresented that both applies the psychological concepts discussed and shows how these constructs relate on a daily basis. This approach will inspire readersto begin thinking like psychologists and increase their interest in the studies provided. INDICE: Chapter 1. Psychology: The Study of Mental Processes and Behavior.Chapter 2. Research Methods in Psychology. Chapter 3. Biological Bases of Behavior. Chapter 4. Sensation and Perception. Chapter 5. Learning. Chapter 6. Memory. Chapter 7. Thought and Language. Chapter 8. Intelligence. Chapter 9. Consciousness. Chapter 10. Motivation and Emotion. Chapter 11. Health, Stress, and Coping. Chapter 12. Personality. Chapter 13. Life-Span Development. Chapter 14. Psychological Disorders. Chapter 15. Treatment of Psychological Disorders.Chapter 16. Attitudes and Social Cognition. Chapter 17. Interpersonal Processes.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-08762-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 824
- Fecha Publicación: 04/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés