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With Kalat's text, you'll see why a course in psychology will help you learn to recognize psychology's real-world importance. Kalat's enthusiastic, personable writing, filled with questions, activities, and anecdotes, will get you involved in the topic at hand. Kalat also encourages you to think critically about the ideas and information he presents, helping you learn to make good decisions, foresee consequences, and reason through complex issues. As a result, you'll become an active learner who recognizes the value of applying the lessons you learn in your courses to your everyday life.
A college-level introductory textbook emphasizing the importance of questioning assumptions and searching for scientific evidence. Revisions include an increased number of cross- cultural examples throughout the text, several revised chapters, and new references. Numerous color photographs and figures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
James W. Kalat received his B.A. degree from Duke University, Summa Cum Laude, and then continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving his Ph.D. in psychology under the supervision of Paul Rozin. Currently, Dr. Kalat is at North Carolina State University where he is a professor of psychology, teaching both introductory psychology and biological psychology. In addition to having authored the best selling biological psychology text, Dr. Kalat is the author of INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition (Wadsworth, 2011) and has published articles on a variety of diverse topics such as taste aversion learning and on the teaching of introductory psychology. A talented and frequently requested speaker, Kalat receives rave reviews wherever he presents, including the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology and the Texas Community College Teachers Association.
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A college-level introductory textbook emphasizing the importance of questioning assumptions and searching for scientific evidence. Revisions include an increased number of cross- cultural examples throughout the text, several revised chapters, and new references. Numerous color photographs and figures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Product Details
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James W. Kalat received his B.A. degree from Duke University, Summa Cum Laude, and then continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving his Ph.D. in psychology under the supervision of Paul Rozin. Currently, Dr. Kalat is at North Carolina State University where he is a professor of psychology, teaching both introductory psychology and biological psychology. In addition to having authored the best selling biological psychology text, Dr. Kalat is the author of INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition (Wadsworth, 2011) and has published articles on a variety of diverse topics such as taste aversion learning and on the teaching of introductory psychology. A talented and frequently requested speaker, Kalat receives rave reviews wherever he presents, including the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology and the Texas Community College Teachers Association.
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