Psychology : From Science to Practice (with Study Card)

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Pub. Date: 2005-01-01
Publisher(s): Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

With a strong emphasis on applicationwithout neglecting research and sciencethis text focuses on helping students use the findings and knowledge of psychology in their own lives and careers. As the only introductory psychology text written by authors with extensive business experience, this book seeks the ideal balance between psychology's practical and scientific sides. It highlights psychology's scientific nature while simultaneously emphasizing its practical valuehow students can actually use and apply the material they read outside of the classroom. Psychology: From Science to Practice emphasizes three key goals: Make it clear to students how they can actually use the findings and knowledge of psychology in their own lives and careers. Present psychology as a science. Discuss the major findings of psychology without overwhelming students with too much detail.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements: Some Words of Thanks
About the Authors
Psychology: What It Is...and What It Offers
The Field of Psychology: What It Is and How It Originated
The Origins of Modern Psychology: Multiple Roots
Psychology: Grand Issues, Key Perspectives
Key Perspectives in Psychology: The Many Facets of Behavior
Psychology in the Twenty-First Century: Expanding Horizons
Evolutionary Psychology: A New Perspective on ldquo;Human Nature.rdquo; The Exportation of Psychology: From Science to Practice
Growing Commitment to a Multicultural Perspective
Psychology and the Scientific Method
The Scientific Method: Its Basic Nature
Advantages of the Scientific Method: Why Common Sense Often Leads Us Astray
The Scientific Method in Everyday Life: The Benefits of Critical Thinking
Research Methods in Psychology: How Psychologists Answer Questions About Behavior
Observation: Describing the World Around Us
Correlation: The Search For Relationships
The Experimental Method: Knowledge Through Systematic Intervention
Psychology: What's in It For You? Using This Book: An Overview of Its Special Features
Psychology Lends a Hand: How to Study Psychologyndash;or any Other Subjectndash;Effectively
Summary and Review of Key Questions
Psychology: Understanding Its Findings
Making Psychology Part of Your Life
Key Terms
Biological Bases of Behavior
Neurons: Building Blocks of the Nervous System
Neurons: Their Basic Structure
Neurons: Their Basic Function
Neurotransmitters: Chemical
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