Essentials of psychology : concepts and applications / Jeffrey S. Nevid.
Editor: Australia; Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, [2018]Edición: Fifth editionDescripción: xxxiii, 559 : color illustrations ; 27 cmTipo de contenido:- text
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- BF121 .N416 2018
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Did you know that Facebook use can affect grades, and that only about 1% of students in a research study could correctly draw the Apple logo? Written in an engaging style that speaks directly to readers with examples of psychological concepts drawn from daily life, this brief introductory text makes the study of psychology interesting while providing solid grounding in the subject's knowledge base to help you succeed in the course. With built-in learning aids, ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS, 5th Edition features an effective learning system that helps you absorb and remember important information. In MindTap, the text's online learning experience, you'll fine author podcasts and videos that you can access from your smart phone, direct links to TEDTalks, interactive learning activities, cool apps, and more.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The Science of Psychology -- 2. Biological Foundations of Behavior -- 3. Sensation and Perception -- 4. Consciousness -- 5. Learning -- 6. Memory -- 7. Thinking, Language, and Intelligence -- 8. Motivation and Emotion -- 9. Human Development -- 10. Psychology and Health -- 11. Personality -- 12. Social Psychology -- 13. Psychological Disorders -- 14. Methods of Therapy -- Appendix A: Sample Answers to Thinking Critically About Psychology Questions -- Appendix B: Answers to Recall It Questions -- Appendix C: Statistics in Psychology.
ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS, 5th Edition retains the hallmark features and pedagogical aids that have made this text unique in presenting the foundations of psychology in a manageable, reader-friendly format. Students gain a broad view of psychology and see applications of the knowledge gained from contemporary research to the problems and challenges we face in today's world. Nevid's comprehensive learning system, derived from research on memory, learning, and textbook pedagogy, is featured throughout. This model incorporates the Four E's of Effective Learning -- Engaging Student Interest, Encoding Information, Elaborating Meaning, and Evaluating Progress. Thoroughly updated with recent research developments, this edition also features an expanded focus on psychology in the digital world -- a topic students are sure to find fascinating and relevant. Also new are TEDTalks on text-related topics, accessible from the MindTap® online learning experience.