Introduction to Psychology - Couverture rigide

Kalat, James

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0534355781 ISBN 13 : 9780534355784

Editeur : Brooks/Cole, 1998

Synopsis

This text encourages students to develop critical-thinking skills while studying psychology's major theories and concepts. James Kalat teaches students to separate what sounds plausible from what can be backed up with scientific evidence and how to tell the difference between sound and flawed evidence. The book's modular organization provides logical breaks within chapters, helping students manage the material for comprehension and providing a more flexible teaching tool for instructors. Kalat's text gets students involved in using the scientific method to question assertions.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Jim Kalat's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY takes a ""critical thinking"" approach to the major theories and concerns of psychology. Kalat's blend of humorous writing style with fun, hands-on ""Try It Yourself"" activities, gives students an engaging learning experience that gets them involved with even the most intimidating concepts. This proven approach has won the text well-deserved praise from instructors and students alike. By prompting students to ask themselves questions like ""How was this conclusion reached?"" and ""Does the evidence really support it?,"" Kalat encourages the use of scientific principles that psychologists utilize when attempting to answer questions about human intellect, emotion, and behavior. This approach helps students separate what merely sounds plausible from what is scientifically provableboth in the psychology classroom and beyond it. With the text's carefully crafted content and pedagogy, as well as its supporting learning tools, students are able to see the study of psychology as an endeavor that has relevance to their scholastic and personal lives. The Ninth Edition builds upon the text's reputation for incorporating timely information that draws on the latest research and literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Brooks/Cole
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0534355781
• ISBN 13: 9780534355784
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 864
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible