the science of mind and behavior Passer, Michael W. creator Smith, Ronald E. text xx New York McGraw-Hill 2009 4th monographic und

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xxvi, 665 p.: 29 cm. Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior` imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. Together with Research Close-Ups in each chapter and Beneath the Surface discussions and What Do You Think? questions, the text challenges students to think critically about psychology as a science and its impact on their lives." -- Publisher description. 1. -- The Science of Psychology -- 2. -- Studying Behavior Scientifically -- 3. -- Genes, Environment, and Behavior -- 4. -- The Brain and Behavior -- 5. -- Sensation and Perception -- 6. -- States of Consciousness -- 7. -- Learning: The Role of Experience -- 8. -- Memory -- 9. -- Language and Thinking -- 10. -- Intelligence -- 11. -- Motivation and Emotion -- 12. -- Development over the Life Span -- 13. -- Personality -- 14. -- Adjusting to Life: Stress, Coping, and Health -- 15. -- Psychological Disorders -- 16. -- Treatment of Psychological Disorders -- 17. -- Social Thinking and Behavior -- Appendices -- Glossary. Michael W. Passer. Includes bibliographic references, index and glossary English Psychology 150 P26p 978-0-07-338276-0 251212 20260803094103.0