Psychological Science

Psychological Science (Fourth Edition) [Paperback]

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Psychological Science
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A text that applies what researchers and educators have discovered about how, where, and why students learn. The result: science made accessible.

The authors introduce students to the fundamentals of psychology and the latest cutting-edge research through a pedagogical framework designed to keep students engaged, motivated, and learning actively. Pedagogy based on the science of learning encourages time-on-task while facilitating long-term retention. The fourth edition introduces “Psychology: Knowledge You Can Use” boxes. Each of these new features shows students the immediate utility of a main concept discussed in the particular chapter. By applying the science of learning and making connections to students’ everyday lives, Psychological Science, Fourth Edition, addresses how, where, and why students learn.

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• Paperback: 880 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 4th edition (January 20, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393912760
• ISBN-13: 978-0393912760
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Psychology > Cognitive Psychology
  • #33 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > Cognitive
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For the most part, I thought this book was a great Introduction to Psychology text. It provided a good overview of major perspectives and carried this through the book, e.g., keeping an eye on the biological, evolutionary, and social interpretations or causes of behaviors. I also appreciated the (somewhat haphazard) additions of critical thinking skills and Psychology You Can Use sections. I also appreciated the inclusion of very recent research, a lot of which was new to me!

Some negatives (some of which are idiosyncratic to me and my views and interested in psychology, and some of which are more broadly applicable) are as follows: Very surface-level treatment of a lot of the material. This is to be expected in an Intro text, but I foresee having to do pretty substantial supplementing in lecture (could actually turn into a pro for lectures, but is a con for the book). Too large a treatment of health, well-being, social, and personality psychology. There is definitely good information and science to be learned in these sections, but they could be condensed. They did not touch on the mythology of autism being caused by vaccinations. This is a very popular and misinformed view that should not only be dispelled because it's wrong, but because it can lead to ultimately dangerous behavior (i.e., the avoidance of vaccinations). I thought this at least had the potential to be a Critical Thinking Skill section.

But, again, overall this was a very good Intro text and I'm glad I've chosen it for my course this semester.

By psych_panda

Pricey definitely but I loved this textbook. I had to purchase it for my intro psych class last semester, it's an easy read and they writers make everything clear and make a lot of comparisons to real world connections. I was so sad I had to sell it back. I would have loved to keep it but I need the money lol.

By AkaMaryv

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