Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior - Hardcover

Coon, Dennis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495091553 ISBN 13: 9780495091554

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2006

Synopsis

The text of choice at schools across the country, by an author who garners more accolades from instructors and students with each succeeding edition, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR attracts?and holds?the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. Dennis Coon and new contributor John Mitterer have updated the proven-effective SQ4R learning system (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, Recite) by harnessing critical thinking to better help students understand psychology's broad concepts and great diversity of topics. Throughout every chapter, these active learning tools?together with the book's example-laced writing style, cutting-edge coverage of the field's new research findings, and superb new media resources?ensure that students will find the study of psychology fascinating, relevant, and above all, accessible.

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..."Almost effortlessly, the student learns about psychological research and theory because the writing style is so fluid and personable." ..."I find the chapters to be organized very well. The transitions are smooth and very logical. Again, I believe that many of the examples given are extraordinarily pithy." "The structure and flow of the text is easy to follow for the first-time college student, or for the returning college student who is juggling a career, a family, and classes. Easy-to-follow ideas and review sections make keeping up in class less stressful." "?Very engaging. As a matter of fact, I haven?t seen many texts that measure up to it. ...There is something for every student. Those more keen on research have the focus on research boxes. Those who look for more application have the previews and clinical file boxes. For the visual learner, there is adequate inclusion of statistical tables and illustrations. The knowledge builders contained within each chapter are good for students who do not buy study guides, but could use the direction for review of material." "'Very engaging. As a matter of fact, I haven't seen many texts that measure up to it. ...There is something for every student. Those more keen on research have the focus on research boxes. Those who look for more application have the previews and clinical file boxes. For the visual learner, there is adequate inclusion of statistical tables and illustrations. The knowledge builders contained within each chapter are good for students who do not buy study guides, but could use the direction for review of material." .,."Almost effortlessly, the student learns about psychological research and theory because the writing style is so fluid and personable." .,."I find the chapters to be organized very well. The transitions are smooth and very logical. Again, I believe that many of the examples given are extraordinarily pithy." "Very engaging. As a matter of fact, I havent seen many texts that measure up to it. ...There is something for every student. Those more keen on research have the focus on research boxes. Those who look for more application have the previews and clinical file boxes. For the visual learner, there is adequate inclusion of statistical tables and illustrations. The knowledge builders contained within each chapter are good for students who do not buy study guides, but could use the direction for review of material." "a]Very engaging. As a matter of fact, I havenat seen many texts that measure up to it. ...There is something for every student. Those more keen on research have the focus on research boxes. Those who look for more application have the previews and clinical file boxes. For the visual learner, there is adequate inclusion of statistical tables and illustrations. The knowledge builders contained within each chapter are good for students who do not buy study guides, but could use the direction for review of material." ."..I find the chapters to be organized very well. The transitions are smooth and very logical. Again, I believe that many of the examples given are extraordinarily pithy." ."..Almost effortlessly, the student learns about psychological research and theory because the writing style is so fluid and personable." "Coon does a great job at introducing students to psychology's theoretical concepts while developing familiarity with psychological terminology." " Very engaging. As a matter of fact, I haven't seen many texts that measure up to it. ...There is something for every student. Those more keen on research have the focus on research boxes. Those who look for more application have the previews and clinical file boxes. For the visual learner, there is adequate inclusion of statistical tables and illustrations. The knowledge builders contained within each chapter are good for students who do not buy study guides, but could use the direction for review of material." ..".I find the chapters to be organized very well. The transitions are smooth and very logical. Again, I believe that many of the examples given are extraordinarily pithy." ..".Almost effortlessly, the student learns about psychological research and theory because the writing style is so fluid and personable."

Synopsis

Featuring full-color illustrations throughout, this textbook is designed for an introductory course in psychology. Coverage includes such topics as child development, consciousness, memory, intelligence, gender, personality, psychological disorders, and social behavior. A separately bound workbook contains multiple-choice review questions to go alo

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495091553
• ISBN 13: 9780495091554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 880