concepts and applications Nevid, Jeffrey S. creator author text bibliography mau 2015 Fifth edition. monographic eng

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xxxiii, 559 : color illustrations ; 27 cm. 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. 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. Jeffrey S. Nevid. Includes bibliographical references and index. Psychology BF121 .N416 2018 150 9781305964150 1305964152 2016936347 PHADU 160317 20200807182144.0 19019276 eng