Psychology in Action / Edition 8

by Karen Huffman

Overview

The perfectly choreographed learning experience!
As a full-time teacher of psychology, Karen Huffman knows that covering all the major concepts and theories, while still presenting the exciting and practical applications of psychology, is a challenge. To meet it, you need a fully integrated text and supplements package that sets the stage for a perfectly choreographed learning experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471747246
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/03/2006
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	752
Product dimensions:	9.53(w) x 11.08(h) x 1.23(d)

About the Author

Karen Huffman, Palomar College

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Research Methods.

2. Neurosciences and Biological Foundations.

3. Stress and Health Management.

4. Sensation and Perception.

5. States of Consciousness.

6. Learning.

7. Memory.

8. Thinking, Language, and Intelligence.

9. Life Span Development I.

10. Life Span Development II.

11. Gender and Human Sexuality.

12. Motivation and Emotion.

13. Personality.

14. Psychological Disorders.

15. Therapy.

16. Social Psychology.

Available Separately Upon Request.

17. Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

18. Human Performance in a Global Economy.

Editorial Reviews

An introductory college level text (last revised 1994) based on the SQ4R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review, and "wRite") method. Teeming with helpful learning aids including outlines, illustrative vignettes, review questions, and ample color illustrations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS (C3 Education and Research, Inc.)
Description: This is the ninth edition of a popular introductory textbook in psychology. This edition brings with it new research, greater emphasis on real-world applications of psychology, APA-linked learning objectives, and gender and cultural diversity examples.
Purpose: As the field of psychology evolves, so must the textbooks that we use to teach the next generation of psychologists and mental health providers. Typically, most college-level texts are revised and updated every 3 to 4 years to keep up with the changing literature and advances in the field. The author of this textbook has a strong appreciation and understanding of psychology. She is a tremendous educator and writer, which is consistently demonstrated in this latest edition.
Audience: As a college-level textbook, it is targeted at college-age students enrolled in introductory psychology. Instructors will find the book easy to use and the presentation of the material straightforward with real-world examples to aid in teaching. The author, a long-time educator and prolific writer, provides a solid foundation for students with this updated edition.
Features: The first 16 chapters cover the major areas of focus in introductory psychology. Two additional chapters (17 and 18) are available upon request and cover industrial/organizational psychology and psychology at work in the global economy. Among the many new features is Psychology at Work, which introduces students to how psychology affects their everyday lives and promotes careers in psychology. The APA-linked learning objectives outline the 10 major areas the APA has determined as learning outcomes in introductory psychology. This edition includes new sections on gender and cultural diversity along with critical thinking/active learning exercises. As with many introductory psychology texts, the discussion of psychopharmacological treatments in chapter 15 could be stronger; however, this is much improved from the eighth edition.
Assessment: This is an excellent textbook for introductory psychology.

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