Psychology / senior contributing authors, Rosie M. Spielman, formerly of Quinnipiac University.

Author/creator Spielman, Rose M. author.
Format Book
PublicationHouston, Texas : OpenStax, Rice University, [2017]
Copyright Date©2017
Description744 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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Subjects

Other author/creatorDumper, Kathryn, contributor.
Other author/creatorJenkins, William (William James), contributor.
Other author/creatorLacombe, Arlene, contributor.
Other author/creatorLovett, Marilyn contributor.
Other author/creatorPerlmutter, Marion, contributor.
Other author/creatorOpenStax College, issuing body.
Contents Introduction to psychology -- Psychological research -- Biopsychology -- States of consciousness -- Sensation and perception -- Learning -- Thinking and intelligence -- Memory -- Lifespan development -- Emotion and motivation -- Personality -- Social psychology -- Industrial-organizational psychology -- Stress, lifestyle, and health -- Psychological disorders -- Therapy and treatment.
Abstract Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.
General note"Revision PS-2014-002(03/17)-BB"--Title page verso.
General noteSenior contributing authors, Kathryn Dumper, William Jenkins, Arlene Lacombe, Marilyn Lovett, Marion Perlmutter--Page 3
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 643-728) and index.
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Issued in other formOnline version: Spielman, Rose M. Psychology. Houston, Texas : OpenStax College, Rice University, 2014- 9781947172074 1947172077
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