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About this book
Does your personality match your choice of major? Is Facebook bringing you down? How might changing your habits help you get your Z's? Why are some people drawn to ride monster roller coasters? Written in an engaging style that speaks directly to the reader with examples of psychological concepts drawn from daily life, Nevid's ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS, 6th Edition, makes the study of psychology come alive while providing solid grounding in key knowledge to help you succeed in the course. An effective learning system helps you absorb and remember important information, while numerous hands-on activities enable you to apply what you learn. This edition also includes an expanded focus on psychology in the digital world. The text is available with MindTap, a digital learning experience featuring an e-book, videos, interactive study tools and more.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- About the Author
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Features
- Preface
- The IDEA Model of Course Assessment: Mapping Acquired Skills to APA Learning
- A Message to Students
- Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology
- Chapter 2: Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Chapter 3: Sensation and Perception
- Chapter 4: Consciousness
- Chapter 5: Learning
- Chapter 6: Memory
- Chapter 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
- Chapter 8: Motivation and Emotion
- Chapter 9: Human Development
- Chapter 10: Psychology and Health
- Chapter 11: Personality
- Chapter 12: Social Psychology
- Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders
- Chapter 14: Methods of Therapy
- Appendix A: Sample Answers to Thinking Critically About Psychology Questions
- Appendix B: Answers to Recall It Questions
- Appendix C: Statistics in Psychology
- Glossary
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index