Psychology: Themes and Variations
By Wayne Weiten, Regan A.R. Gurung
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A fusion of the full-length and briefer versions that preceded it, "Psychology: Themes and Variations," 12th Edition, combines thematic organization with practical applications and examples that help students see beyond research to big-picture concepts. Challenging, yet easy to learn from, the book illuminates the process of research and its relationship to application, showing the unity and diversity of psychology's subject matter and helping students master basic concepts and principles of psychology. Consistent with the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative’s endorsement of the value of integrative themes, the text’s themes provide unifying threads across chapters that help students see connections among different research areas in psychology. A dynamic, teaching-oriented illustration program further enhances these themes. The text is available with MindTap.
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A fusion of the full-length and briefer versions that preceded it, "Psychology: Themes and Variations," 12th Edition, combines thematic organization with practical applications and examples that help students see beyond research to big-picture concepts. Challenging, yet easy to learn from, the book illuminates the process of research and its relationship to application, showing the unity and diversity of psychology's subject matter and helping students master basic concepts and principles of psychology. Consistent with the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative’s endorsement of the value of integrative themes, the text’s themes provide unifying threads across chapters that help students see connections among different research areas in psychology. A dynamic, teaching-oriented illustration program further enhances these themes. The text is available with MindTap.
Eight unifying themes and rich visuals such as Illustrated Overviews of key concepts help students connect psychology’s big ideas across chapters.
Personal Application near the end of every chapter offers insight into the practical side of psychology by focusing on a single issue, such as improving stress management, enhancing self-control and bolstering everyday memory. Critical Thinking Applications teach students critical thinking skills that they can use in their academic and personal lives. Reality Checks address common misconceptions related to psychology and provide direct refutations of the misinformation.
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Chapter 1. The Evolution of PsychologyPreview this chapter
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