Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology - Softcover

Nolen-Hoeksema, Susan; Fredrickson, Barbara L.; Loftus, Geoff R.; Wagenaar, Willem A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844807282 ISBN 13: 9781844807284

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 2009

Synopsis

This 15th edition of Atkinson & Hilgard’s Introduction to Psychology retains all the qualities which have established it as one of the leading psychology textbooks of the last 50 years: an accessible student-centered approach, a keen awareness of the latest research developments, and a thorough understanding of the classic landmark studies which have shaped psychology as an academic discipline. Covering all major areas of psychology, this text examines the theories, research and ideas that underpin the subject, providing students with an engaging and rigorous introduction to psychology. By consistently relating psychological concepts to everyday life, and drawing from an internationally diverse range of research, this edition continues to be the relevant, dynamic introductory text for students around the globe.

About this title

About the Author:

Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D. who died unexpectedly in January 2013 was Professor of Psychology at Yale University. She received her B.A. in psychology from Yale University and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from University of Pennsylvania. Nolen-Hoeksema’s research focuses on women’s greater rates of depression compared to men and on the effects of rumination in depression. In addition to her peer-reviewed journal articles, she has published 12 books, including scholarly books, textbooks and books for lay audiences. Nolen-Hoeksema has won three major teaching awards and several awards for her research, including the David Shakow Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association (APA), the Leadership Award from the Committee on Women of the APA, and a Research Career Award from the National Institute for Mental Health.

Review:

1. THE NATURE OF PSYCHOLOGY. 2. BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY. 3. PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT. 4. SENSORY PROCESSES. 5. PERCEPTION. 6. CONSCIOUSNESS. 7. LEARNING AND CONDITIONING. 8. MEMORY. 9. LANGUAGE AND THOUGHT. 10. MOTIVATION. 11. EMOTION. 12. INTELLIGENCE. 13. PERSONALITY. 14. STRESS, HEALTH AND COPING. 15. PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS. 16. TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS. 17. SOCIAL INFLUENCE. 18. SOCIAL COGNITION.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1844807282
• ISBN 13: 9781844807284
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 787