Psychology : Its Principles and Meanings - Hardcover

Lyle E. Bourne Jr.; Bruce R. Ekstrand

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0030698162 ISBN 13: 9780030698163

Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1985

Synopsis

Intended as an informative and interesting textbook for the first course in psychology. Includes the major topics of psychology and treats them with virtual completeness, without making the text an encyclopedic survey. The coverage is selective whilst trying to maintain a reasonable balance between depth and breadth, while remaining modest in size. We maintain our concern with student interest. We employ two techniques that have been well received b y students and instructors alike. First, each chapter is divided into two parts: the main section deals with the known facts and the major theories in a particular area: the "What does it mean?" section discusses some applications and implications of how that basic knowledge affects our lives. Newspaper and magazine articles and cartoons are used to illustrate important, interesting or difficult points about psychology in order to make them come alive. Students have told us that these techniques add significantly to their enjoyment and understanding

About this edition

• Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0030698162
• ISBN 13: 9780030698163
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 597