Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior - Hardcover

Coon, Dennis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 053461227X ISBN 13: 9780534612276

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2003

Synopsis

In this new edition of his introductory text, Coon (author, editor, and former professor at Santa Barbara City College) presents 20 chapters that discuss the gamut of topics addressed by the discipline including the brain and behavior, life-span development, states of consciousness, conditioning and

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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."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 053461227X
• ISBN 13: 9780534612276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 880