Understanding Psychology /
Charles G. Morris, Albert A. Maisto
- Ninth Edition
- New Jersey : Pearson, c2010
- xvi, 504 pages ; colored pictures and illustrations ; 28 cm.
Glossary: G-1 - G-10 pp. Includes appendix, indices and bibliographical references.
1. The science of psychology -- 2. The biological basis behavior -- 3. Sensation and perception -- 4. States of consciousness -- 5. Learning -- 6. Memory -- 7. Cognition and mental abilities -- 8. Motivation and emotion -- 9. Life-span development -- 10. Personality -- 11. Stress and health psychology -- 12. Psychological disorders -- 13. Therapies -- 14. Social psychology -- Appendix
This book presents a scientific, accurate, and thorough overview of the essential concepts of psychology in engaging language that the average student can easily comprehend. It is current without being trendy; and it is written clearly and accessibly.