Psychology

Informationen zum Autor Professors Ronald Comer and Elizabeth Gould are at Princeton University, US and Professor Adrian Furnham is at University College London. Klappentext PSYCHOLOGY by Comer, Gould and Furnham helps students to understand that psychology is around them every day and that its principles are important in answering a whole host of life questions. The text also allows students to see the big picture by stressing the interconnected nature of psychological science.* Every chapter includes sections on human development, individual differences, brain function, and abnormal psychology that are relevant in that area. These 'Tying it Together' themes highlight how the different fields of psychology are connected to each other and how they link to everyday life.* A strong focus on neuroscience is integrated throughout in an exciting and accessible way. Features demonstrate what happens in the brain when people are performing common behaviours such as eating pizza, learning a second language and getting a good night's sleep.An interactive e-book is included with every copy with embedded media including videos, quizzes and activities to put students in the driver's seat. The media is found in the text right where the student needs it, enabling easy access to tools that will help them absorb key concepts and test understanding.Go to www.wileyopenpage.com to access your free e-book using the code in the front cover of this text.Instructors adopting this text are supported by a rich set of teaching resources helping them to deliver this crucial course with more efficiency and impact. Go to www.wiley.com/college/comer to access the extensive Test Bank, Instructor Manual Instructor slides, and Class Videos. Zusammenfassung A Brand New European Text and Interactive E-Book for the Introductory Course!This exciting new textbook from Comer, Gould and Furnham, will help students to understand that psychology is around them every day and that its principles are relevant to a whole host of life questions. In addition to showing the relevance of psychology outside of the classroom, the text also allows students to see the big picture by stressing the interconnected nature of psychological science.* Recurring sections throughout the chapters on human development, brain function, individual differences and abnormal psychology will help students see a more complete picture of psychology. These 'Tying it Together' themes highlight how the different fields of psychology are connected to each other and how they relate to everyday life.* A strong focus on neuroscience is integrated throughout in an exciting and accessible way, including features that demonstrate what happens in the brain when people are performing common behaviours such as eating pizza, learning a second language and getting a good night's sleep.* Chapter summaries review the main concepts presented and provide students with the opportunity to review what they have learned and how the key topics fit together.* An interactive e-book is included with every copy and uses media such as videos, quizzes and exercises to put the student in the driver's seat to explore and understand key concepts in the course. All the media is embedded in the text right where the student needs it, enabling easy access to tools that will spark their interest. To view a demo, go to our showcase site and follow the link: www.wiley-comerpsychology.comThe interactive e-book can be accessed using a code packaged with the print book. Please note that the inclusion of the accompanying interactive e-book with the print book requires the addition of VAT, and the final price, inclusive of VAT, will be shown at checkout. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the AuthorsList of ContributorsTo the InstructorTo the StudentCHAPTER 1 Psychology: Yesterday and TodayWhat Is Psychology?Psychology?s Roots in PhilosophyThe Founding of PsychologyPsychology in th...

List of contents

About the Authors
 
List of Contributors
 
To the Instructor
 
To the Student
 
CHAPTER 1 Psychology: Yesterday and Today
 
What Is Psychology?
 
Psychology?s Roots in Philosophy
 
The Founding of Psychology
 
Psychology in the 21st Century: Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience and Evolution
 
The Diversity of Psychology and Psychological Literacy
 
Summary
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 2 Psychology as a Science
 
What Is a Science?
 
Is Psychology a Science?
 
How Do Psychologists Conduct Research?
 
How Do Psychologists Make Sense of Research Results?
 
What Ethical Research Guidelines Do Psychologists Follow?
 
Summary
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 3 Biological and Cognitive Development
 
Understanding How We Develop
 
How Is Developmental Psychology Investigated?
 
Before We Are Born
 
Infancy
 
Early and Middle Childhood
 
Adolescence
 
Adulthood
 
Summary
 
TYING IT TOGETHER
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 4 Social and Emotional Development
 
Before We Are Born
 
Infancy
 
Childhood
 
Adolescence
 
Adulthood and Old Age
 
Atypical Development
 
Summary
 
TYING IT TOGETHER
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 5 Behavioural Neuroscience
 
How Do Scientists Study the Nervous System and the Brain?
 
How Does the Nervous System Work?
 
The Brain?s Structural and Functional Organization
 
Neurons and the Communication Systems of the Brain, Nervous System and Body
 
Building the Brain
 
Brain Side and Brain Size
 
Neurological Diseases
 
Summary
 
TYING IT TOGETHER
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 6 Genes, Environment and Evolution
 
The History of Evolutionary Approaches to Psychology
 
The Principles Behind Evolutionary Psychology
 
Main Areas of Research in Evolutionary Psychology
 
Criticisms and Misunderstandings of Evolutionary Approaches to Human Behaviour
 
The Future of Evolutionary Psychology
 
Summary
 
TYING IT TOGETHER
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 7 Perception and the Senses
 
Introducing Perception: Common Features of the Senses
 
The Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
 
The Tactile Senses: Touch, Pressure, Pain, Vibration
 
The Auditory Sense: Hearing
 
The Visual Sense: Sight
 
Summary
 
TYING IT TOGETHER
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 8 Consciousness
 
PART 1: THE PHILOSOPHY OF CONSCIOUSNESS
 
Defining Consciousness
 
Is Consciousness ?Mysterious??
 
What?s in the World? Part 1: Material Stuff or Mental Stuff
 
What?s in the World? Part 2: Material Stuff and Mental Stuff
 
Summary of Part 1
 
PART 2: STUDYING CONSCIOUS STATES
 
When We Are Awake: Conscious Awareness
 
Preconscious and Unconscious States
 
Hypnosis
 
When We Are Asleep
 
Psychoactive Drugs
 
Summary
 
TYING IT TOGETHER
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 9 Learning
 
What Is Learning?
 
Classical Conditioning
 
Operant Conditioning
 
Observational Learning
 
Factors that Facilitate Learning
 
When We Learn
 
Prenatal and Postnatal Learning
 
Learning and Gender
 
Learning Difficulties
 
Summary
 
TYING IT TOGETHER
 
Key Terms
 
CHAPTER 10 Memory
 
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Product details

• Authors: R Comer, Ronal Comer, Ronald Comer, Ronald (Princeton University) Gould Comer, Ronald Gould Comer, Ronald Ogden Comer, Comer Ronald, Adrian Furnham, Elizabet Gould, Elizabeth Gould, Gould Elizabeth, Nancy Ogden
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.03.2013
• EAN: 9781119941262
• ISBN: 978-1-119-94126-2
• No. of pages: 734
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Basic principles; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Psychologie, Psychology, Einführung in die Psychologie, Introductions to Psychology