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Psychology

Robin M. Kowalski, Drew Westen (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

864 Seiten

2011 | 6th edition
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-0-470-64644-1 (ISBN)

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Psychologists will discover the inherent drama and indispensable human component of psychology science with this updated text. The Research in Depth feature presents classic case studies along with exercises that help reinforce concepts related to research methodology.

Now in its 6th edition, Psychology, continues to take readers on a journey of the mind. Author Robin Kowalski has designed this updated text to broaden perceptions of what the field of psychology encompasses. The "Research in Depth" feature presents classic case studies along with exercises that help reinforce concepts related to research methodology. The new "Psychology at Work" sections offer information specifically related to Industrial/Organization or human factors as well as describes the role that psychology plays in various applied settings. "Profiles in Positive Psychology" also gives readers a look at the application of psychology to their daily lives, and exposes them to key topics in positive psychology. Overall, the material presents solid research in a manner that is accessible, lively, and thought-provoking.

C H A P T E R 1 PSYCHOLOGY: THE STUDY OF MENTAL PROCESSES AND BEHAVIOR 1

C H A P T E R 2

RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY 31

C H A P T E R 3

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF MENTAL LIFE AND BEHAVIOR 63

C H A P T E R 4

SENSATION AND PERCEPTION 107

C H A P T E R 5

LEARNING 162

C H A P T E R 6

MEMORY 195

C H A P T E R 7

THOUGHT AND LANGUAGE 232

C H A P T E R 8

INTELLIGENCE 269

C H A P T E R 9

CONSCIOUSNESS 298

C H A P T E R 1 0

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION 330

C H A P T E R 1 1

HEALTH, STRESS, AND COPING 383

C H A P T E R 1 2

PERSONALITY 435

C H A P T E R 1 3

LIFE-SPAN DEVELOPMENT 477

C H A P T E R 1 4

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS 531

C H A P T E R 1 5

TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS 575

C H A P T E R 1 6

SOCIAL COGNITION 611

C H A P T E R 1 7

INTERPERSONAL PROCESSES 653

GLOSSARY G-1

ANSWERS A-1

REFERENCES R-1

PHOTO CREDITS PC-1

TEXT AND ILLUSTRATION CREDITS TC-1

NAME INDEX NI-1

SUBJECT INDEX SI-1

Erscheint lt. Verlag	28.1.2011
Zusatzinfo	Photos: 0 B&W, 0 Color
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	234 x 279 mm
Gewicht	1973 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
ISBN-10	0-470-64644-6 / 0470646446
ISBN-13	978-0-470-64644-1 / 9780470646441
Zustand	Neuware