Psychological Science: Modeling Scientific Literacy, 2nd edition

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REVEL for Psychological Science: Modeling Scientific Literacy helps students view psychology as a practical, modern science—and gives them the tools to better understand our world. Throughout the second edition, authors Mark Krause and Daniel Corts continue to emphasize scientific literacy: the ability not only to define scientific terminology, but also to understand how it functions, to evaluate it critically, and to apply it to personal and societal matters. In addition to helping students master key course objectives, learning how to think scientifically will enable students to categorize the overwhelming amount of information they encounter, as well as ignite their interest in psychological science.
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An emphasis on thinking scientifically, and applying psychological concepts

• Modeling the processes of scientific thinking, Psychological Scienceemphasizes the four interrelated components that comprise scientific literacy:

1. Knowledge – What do we know about a phenomenon?
2. Scientific explanation – How does science explain the psychological process we are examining?
3. Critical thinking – How do we interpret and evaluate all types of information, including scientific reporting?
4. Application – How does research apply to your own life and to society?

This scientific perspective provides students with a systematic way to categorize the overwhelming amount of information they are confronted with, and helps them understand the relevance, practicality, and immense appeal of psychological science. 
• UPDATED! Working the Scientific Literacy Model sections within each module walk students through the steps of gathering knowledge, approaching the problem from a scientific standpoint, using critical thinking, and revealing applications. For the second edition, the authors have updated much of the research, and in some cases the replaced topics covered, in theWorking the Scientific Literacy Model features. 
• NEW! In the second edition, the end-of-chapter section has been renamed The Scientific Literacy Challenge. This revised chapter-ending feature enables students to practice applying scientific and critical thinking to an important, contemporary issue.The Scientific Literacy Challenge prompts students to read author-created blog entries, editorials, or advertisements about the given topic, evaluate them from a scientific literacy perspective, and demonstrate their understanding via journal prompts, as well as multiple-choice, matching, and true/false questions. Topics explored include free-range parenting, cognitive enhancement drugs, and college admissions testing.
• Psychological Science helps students attain a basic understanding of research methodology, which is essential in order to think critically within a scientific framework.

Features that foster active learning and deep retention

• UPDATED! Brief vignettes at the beginning of each module emphasize the personal and societal relevance of the topics to be covered. Each vignette concludes with questions that prepare students to think critically about the module’s content. Many of the vignettes in the second edition have been updated to include relevant, contemporary examples.
• Learning objectives of increasing depth (knowing, understanding, analyzing and applying) help students stay on track as they read and work through each module. End-of-module quizzes revisit the learning objectives and assess learning at each level. 
• NEW! Journal prompts in each module prime students to think deeply about specific topics, take a stance on an issue, or apply a concept to their own lives and experiences. 
• Myths in Mind features set the record straight about commonly held beliefs in a concise and informative way, with examples that are relevant to today’s students.
• Chapter in Focus sections at the end of each chapter examine the major themes of the chapter, and allow students to reflect on what they’ve learned.
•Psych@ features reveal everyday, personally relevant applications of psychological science.
• Biopsychosocial Perspectives features remind students that behavior is affected by biology, individual thoughts and experiences, and social and cultural factors.
• UPDATED! The topics covered throughout Psychological Science involve ongoing and exciting research. Therefore, each chapter in the second edition has been updated accordingly, and, in many places, the authors have added coverage of important new topics.

Dynamic content matched to the way today's students read, think, and learn brings content to life

• Integrated within the narrative, interactives and videos empower students to engage with concepts and take an active role in learning. REVEL's unique presentation of media as an intrinsic part of course content brings the hallmark features of Pearson's bestselling titles to life. REVEL's media interactives have been designed to be completed quickly, and its videos are brief, so students stay focused and on task.
• Located throughout REVEL, quizzing affords students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on.
• REVEL’s fully mobile learning experience enables students to read and interact with course material on the devices they use, anywhere and anytime. Responsive design allows students to access REVEL on their tablet devices and smart phones, with content displayed clearly in both portrait and landscape view.
• Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips.

Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts

• REVEL’s assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. And when students know what is expected of them, they're better motivated to keep up.
• REVEL’s performance dashboard lets educators monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. It offers actionable information that helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task. Of particular note, the trending column reveals whether students' grades are improving or declining – which helps educators identify students who might need help to stay on track.