Main description:

Psychology is evolving into an integrative, multidisciplinary field, and this innovative book offers an opportunity to learn about it. Authors John Cacioppo and Laura Freberg highlight connections within psychology as well as between psychology and other disciplines. The writing and features are smart and engaging, and consistently illustrate the benefit of using multiple perspectives within psychology. Cacioppo and Freberg offer the best science possible, including exciting new research findings likely to expand readers' understanding of psychology as a scientific field of study. Features and images coordinate with and enhance the book, providing many additional opportunities for critical thinking and connecting ideas.

Contents:

1. The Science of Mind: The Discipline of Psychology. 2. The Measure of Mind: Methods of Psychology. 3. The Evolving Mind: Nature and Nurture Intertwined. 4. The Biological Mind: The Physical Basis of Behavior. 5. The Perceiving Mind: Sensation and Perception. 6. The Aware Mind: Elements of Consciousness. 7. The Developing Mind: Life-Span Development. 8. The Adaptive Mind: Learning. 9. The Knowing Mind: Memory. 10. The Thinking Mind: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence. 11. The Feeling Mind: Motivation and Emotion. 12. The Individual Mind: Personality and the Self. 13. The Connected Mind: Social Psychology. 14. The Troubled Mind: Psychological Disorders. 15. Healing the Troubled Mind: Therapy. 16. The Healthy Mind: Stress and Coping, Health Psychology, and Positive Psychology.