The Psychology Major's Handbook - Softcover

Kuther, Dr. Tara L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1544359462 ISBN 13: 9781544359465

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2019

Synopsis

The Psychology Major's Handbook offers students a wealth of practical information to succeed throughout their college journey--from choosing a major and learning how to study to writing papers and deciding what to do after graduation. Drawing on over 20 years of experiences, questions, ideas, and enthusiasm from working with students, best-selling author Tara L. Kuther covers topics relevant to all learners regardless of major, such as developing an active learning style, honing study skills, and becoming more self-aware. The handbook also addresses the specific needs of psychology students with guidance on the process of writing terms papers, how to read articles, and how to write APA-Style empirical reports. Thoroughly revised, the Fifth Edition emphasizes psychological literacy and pays particular attention to the role of technology and social media in students' lives.

About this title

About the Author:

Tara L. Kuther is a professor of psychology at Western Connecticut State University where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development since 1996. She earned her BA in psychology from Western Connecticut State University and her MA and PhD in developmental psychology from Fordham University. Dr. Kuther is fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (American Psychological Association, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Society for Research on Adolescence, and is the former chair of the Teaching Committee for the Society for Research in Child Development. Her research interests include social cognition and risky activity in adolescence and adulthood. She is also interested in promoting undergraduate and graduate students' professional development and helping them navigate the challenges of pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1544359462
• ISBN 13: 9781544359465
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 304