"Discovering Psychology: The Science of Mind," 5th Edition, offers a rigorous yet accessible approach that reflects psychology’s evolution into an integrative, data-driven and multidisciplinary field. This edition deepens its commitment to psychology as a hub science, connecting biological, cognitive, emotional and social processes with discoveries across allied fields such as education, business, medicine, AI and public health. Aligned with the APA’s Introductory Psychology Initiative (IPI), compliance is seamless for instructors, supporting high-impact teaching through a consistent chapter structure, emphasis on scientific reasoning and clear links across psychological domains. Smart writing and up-to-date research keep students of all majors engaged, helping them apply diverse perspectives to real-world questions. Psychology is changing -- and this textbook shows how and why.
