This new edition provides a state-of-the-art introduction to psychology that merges the rigor of science with a broad human perspective. All the Myers’ hallmarks are here—the vivid presentation, intense attention to detail and currency in the field, research-based study aids and media learning tools, and above all, the inviting, authorial voice of David Myers that speaks to the life experiences of all kinds of students.
CHAPTER 1 Thinking Critically With Psychological Science
CHAPTER 2 The Biology of Behavior
CHAPTER 3 Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
CHAPTER 4 Developing Through the Life Span
CHAPTER 5 Gender and Sexuality
CHAPTER 6 Sensation and Perception
CHAPTER 7 Learning
CHAPTER 8 Memory
CHAPTER 9 Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
CHAPTER 10 Motivation and Emotion
CHAPTER 11 Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing
CHAPTER 12 Personality
CHAPTER 13 Social Psychology
CHAPTER 14 Psychological Disorders
CHAPTER 15 Therapy
APPENDIX A: Statistical Reasoning in Everyday Life
APPENDIX B: Psychology at Work
APPENDIX C: Subfields of Psychology
APPENDIX D: Complete Chapter Reviews
APPENDIX E: Answers to Experience the Testing Effect Questions
