Full Description
Get excited about learning psychology as the fascinating examples and riveting presentation in 'What is Psychology?: Foundations, Applications, and Integration,' 6th Edition, show you how important this study is to your life and your career. Award-winning authors Pastorino and Doyle-Portillo present the foundations of psychology today, based on the latest APA learning outcomes, using an engaging approach that captures curiosity and motivates you to explore and read more from page one. New features demonstrate the relevance of psychology to student success skills, while the latest research introduces emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, weight loss drugs and mindfulness-based practices. Each part opens with an attention-grabbing case study that is woven throughout the chapters to demonstrate how principles are integrated and applicable to your life.
Contents
1. The Science of Psychology. Part I: FOUNDATIONS IN BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. 2. Neuroscience. 3. Sensation and Perception. 4. Consciousness. 5. Motivation, Sexuality, and Emotion. Part II: FOUNDATIONS IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. 6. Learning. 7. Memory. 8. Cognition, Language, and Intelligence. Part III: FOUNDATIONS IN DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. 9. Human Development. 10. Social Psychology. 11. Personality. Part IV: FOUNDATIONS IN PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. 12. Health, Stress, and Positive Psychology. 13. Mental Health Disorders. 14. Mental Health Therapies. Appendix A. Statistics in Psychology. Appendix B. Applying Psychology in the Workplace.
