Passer, Michael W.,
Psychology : the science of mind and behavior / Michael W. Passer, University of Washington, Ronald E. Smith, University of Washington. - Fourth edition. - xxxvi, 665, A-1-A-10, C-1-C-3, G-1-G-20, R-1-R-53, NI-1-N-9, SI-1-SI-12 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages R-1 and R-53) and indexes.
The science of psychology -- Studying behavior scientifically -- Genes, environment, and behavior -- The brain and behavior -- Sensation and perception -- States of consciousness -- Learning: the role of experience -- Memory -- Language and thinking -- Intelligence -- Motivation and emotion -- Development over the life span -- Personality -- Health and well-being -- Psychological disorders -- Treatment of psychological disorders -- Social thinking and behavior.
Studying the mind and behavior can be exciting-really! Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior, 4th ed. offers an accurate, jargon-free look at psychology as a modern behavioral science. This fourth edition has been revised to increase emphasis on the scientific method (in Chapter 2) and take a more granular look at early childhood development (in Chapter 11).
0071270868 (paperback) 9780071270861 (paperback)
Psychology--Textbooks.
BF121 / .P37 2009
Psychology : the science of mind and behavior / Michael W. Passer, University of Washington, Ronald E. Smith, University of Washington. - Fourth edition. - xxxvi, 665, A-1-A-10, C-1-C-3, G-1-G-20, R-1-R-53, NI-1-N-9, SI-1-SI-12 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages R-1 and R-53) and indexes.
The science of psychology -- Studying behavior scientifically -- Genes, environment, and behavior -- The brain and behavior -- Sensation and perception -- States of consciousness -- Learning: the role of experience -- Memory -- Language and thinking -- Intelligence -- Motivation and emotion -- Development over the life span -- Personality -- Health and well-being -- Psychological disorders -- Treatment of psychological disorders -- Social thinking and behavior.
Studying the mind and behavior can be exciting-really! Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior, 4th ed. offers an accurate, jargon-free look at psychology as a modern behavioral science. This fourth edition has been revised to increase emphasis on the scientific method (in Chapter 2) and take a more granular look at early childhood development (in Chapter 11).
0071270868 (paperback) 9780071270861 (paperback)
Psychology--Textbooks.
BF121 / .P37 2009