Description
A contemporary take on a time tested classic. Students will master the central concepts of psychology with the new 11th edition of Psychology from Benjamin Lahey. The 11th edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest research with an emphasis on Chapters 6 (Consciousness), 10 (Development) 14 (Abnormal) and 16 (Social Psychology). Lahey weaves scholarship based on empirical research throughout the text, ensuring an accurate portrait of contemporary psychology. The text’s student-friendly writing, clear chapter openers, and fresh applications make the material more relevant to students than ever before, and the proven learning system ensures that all students will grasp the concepts presented in the book. Lahey’s hallmark emphasis on diversity and culture remains integrated throughout the text, making this the text for a well rounded introduction to all areas of psychology.
Feature Summary
Proven learning system. Close to a million students have benefited from Lahey’s seamless incorporation of content and pedagogy derived from learning research. Based on the concept that course information is not a disorganized jumble of facts, but that some information "goes with" other information. The text's learning system includes advance organizers, critical thinking questions, nested hierarchical reviews, and visual and verbal organizational cues.
Updated research throughout. Newly incorporated research reflects groundbreaking work on many key topics especially in the States of Consciousness (6), Developmental Psychology (10), Abnormal Behavior (14), and Social Psychology (16) chapters.
New chapter, Chapter 4: Interplay of Nature and Nurture.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin: Study Skills for Success
PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology
Chapter 2: Research Methods in Psychology
Chapter 3: Biological Foundations in Behavior
Chapter 4: Interplay of Nature and Nurture
PART 2: AWARENESS
Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 6: States of Consciousness
PART 3: LEARNING AND COGNITION
Chapter 7: Basic Principles of Learning
Chapter 8: Memory
Chapter 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence
PART 4: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chapter 10: Developmental Psychology
PART 5: THE SELF
Chapter 11: Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 12: Personality
PART 6: HEALTH AND ADJUSTMENT
Chapter 13: Stress and Health
Chapter 14: Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 15: Therapies
PART 7: SOCIAL CONTEXT
Chapter 16: Social Psychology
Chapter 17: Psychology Applied to the Environment and to Professions