Psychology: the Science of Mind and Behavior （5TH）

Smith, Ronald/ Passer, Michael

McGraw-Hill Professional（2010/08発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 816 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780071221641
• DDC分類 150.1

Full Description

Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. Through a variety of features, the text challenges students to think critically about psychology as a science and its impact on their lives.To help students study more effectively and efficiently, a groundbreaking adaptive questioning diagnostic and personalized study plan help students "know what they know" while guiding them to master these concepts through engaging interactivities, exercises, and readings. Now available with Connect Psychology, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior follows the science behind psychology, leading students through the process of critical examination.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Science of PsychologyChapter 2: Studying Behavior ScientificallyChapter 3: Genes, Environment, and BehaviorChapter 4: The Brain and BehaviorChapter 5: Sensation and PerceptionChapter 6: States of ConsciousnessChapter 7: Learning: The Role of ExperienceChapter 8: MemoryChapter 9: Language and ThinkingChapter 10: IntelligenceChapter 11: Motivation and EmotionChapter 12: Development Over the Life SpanChapter 13: PersonalityChapter 14: Health and Well-BeingChapter 15: Psychological DisordersChapter 16: Treatment of Psychological DisordersChapter 17: Social Thinking and Behavior