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Psychology, 14th edition

Published by Pearson (October 31, 2023) © 2024

  • Carole Wade Dominican University of California
  • Carol Tavris American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science
  • Samuel R Sommers Tufts University
  • Lisa M. Shin Tufts University

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Title overview

Psychology presents an inclusive introduction to psychological science that emphasizes critical thinking and human diversity. The authors integrate modern pop culture references and coverage of real-world events throughout the text, making the study of psychology more accessible and relatable. The text helps readers learn to think like psychologists, and shows why scientific and critical thinking is so important to the decisions we make in our own lives.

The 14th Edition offers updated coverage of contemporary topics such as the prevalence and impact of sleep loss. New Revisiting the Classics features examine well-known studies from classic psychology. And new Replication Check features highlight noteworthy research findings.

Table of contents

  1. What Is Psychology?
  2. How Psychologists Do Research
  3. Genes, Evolution and Environment
  4. The Brain and the Nervous System
  5. Sensation and Perception
  6. Consciousness and Sleep
  7. Learning
  8. Memory
  9. Thinking and Intelligence
  10. The Major Motives: Food, Love, Sex and Work
  11. Emotion, Stress and Health
  12. Development Over the Lifespan
  13. Social Psychology
  14. Theories of Personality
  15. Psychological Disorders
  16. Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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