Psychology, 7th edition

For courses in Introductory Psychology.

The most learner-centered and assessment-driven text available

Psychology offers a learner-centered, assessment-driven approach that maximizes student engagement and keeps learners on track. Authors Saundra Ciccarelli and J. Noland White draw readers in by showing how psychology relates to their lives. Assessment tied to learning objectives allows instructors to monitor class progress and intervene to bolster student performance.

The authors have reimagined the 7th Edition to align with the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative Student Learning Outcomes. This approach emphasizes the key themes of the discipline to help learners better master concepts.

Hallmark features of this title

• An engaging writing style energizes students' desire to learn.
• Examinations of key research facilitate a thorough understanding of the field.
• Comprehensive coverage, including dedicated chapters Sexuality and Gender and Stress and Health, yields an in-depth view of the discipline.
• Applying Psychology to Everyday Life features show how psychological concepts are relevant to students' daily lives.
• Each chapter and all resources are structured around detailed learning objectives.
• Critical thinking features reinforce scientific inquiry, supporting APA Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking.

New and updated features of this title

• NEW: The authors have reorganized the text to align with the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI) Student Learning Outcomes for Introductory Psychology.
  • The integration of these outcomes ensures that students can identify basic concepts and research findings, as well as solve problems using psychological methods.
  • The IPI emphasizes the key themes of the discipline, such as how psychological, biological, social and cultural factors influence behavior and mental processes. In each chapter, applicable themes are presented in the chapter opener, throughout the narrative and in the end-of-chapter material.
  • New APA IPI Student Learning Outcome: Scientific Thinking features in each chapter discuss relevant concepts and highlight pertinent APA IPI learning objectives. Topics include “Effects of Supplements on Memory” and “Cults and the Failure of Critical Thinking.”
• An extensive review through the lens of diversity, equity and belonging ensures a fully up-to-date presentation of the discipline. The 7th Edition reflects feedback from experts in the field in terms of its discussion of concepts and specific language usage.
• The authors have included additional coverage of the connection between the brain and behavior throughout the text.