Exploring Psychology

A concise introduction to Psychology by an established and well-respected author. Over the years the book has provided a route-in to the subject for millions and it continues to set the mark

List of contents

Thinking Critically with Psychological Science
Neuroscience and Behavior
Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity
The Developing Person
Sensation and Perception
States of Consciousness
Learning
Memory
Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
Motivation
Emotions, Stress, and Health
Personality
Psychological Disorders
Therapy
Social Psychology
Appendix: Careers in Psychology by Dr. Jennifer Lento, University of San Diego, USA

About the author

DAVID G. MYERS John Dirk Werkman Professor of Psychology at Hope College, Michigan, USA, where he teaches Introductory Psychology. He has written scientific articles for scientific periodicals, including Science , American Scientist , Psychological Science and the American Psychologist , as well as digests of psychological science in magazines for the general public.

Product details

• Authors: David G. Myers
• Publisher: Macmillan Education
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.05.2010
• EAN: 9781429216357
• ISBN: 978-1-4292-1635-7
• No. of pages: 581
• Weight: 1636 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Basic principles; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works