Psychology - Hardcover

Wade, Carole; Tavris, Carol

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0321049314 ISBN 13: 9780321049315

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

For one-semester introductory psychology courses in both two- and four-year colleges.

Prentice Hall presents the Sixth Edition of one of the most widely-adopted introductory psychology textbooks on the market. It is well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to students' success in college and in later life. It is also widely regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style, and continues its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout the text while providing a comprehensive introduction to the field.

About this title

About the Author:

Carole Wade is affiliated with the Dominican University in California. Her Ph.D. is in cognitive psychology and her areas of interest include gender, ethnicity and a focus on the teaching and development of critical thinking skills.

Carol Tavris earned her Ph.D. in social psychology and as a writer and lecturer focuses on educating the public about the importance of critical and scientific thinking in psychology.

Dr. Wade and Dr. Tavris are Fellows of the American Psychological Association and charter members of the American Psychological Society.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0321049314
• ISBN 13: 9780321049315
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 750