Psychology : themes and variations /
Weiten, Wayne, 1950-
Psychology : themes and variations / Wayne Weiten. - 11th edition. - xlvii ; 573 pages ; A32, G9, R66, I32 : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm volume
Previous edition: 2017.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
The evolution of psychology -- The research enterprise in psychology -- The biological bases of behavior -- Sensation and perception -- Variations in consciousness -- Learning -- Human memory -- Cognition and intelligence -- Motivation and emotion -- Human development across the life span -- Personality -- Social behavior -- Stress, coping, and health -- Psychological disorders -- Treatment of psychological disorders.
Weiten accomplishes the successful balance of scientific rigor and a student-friendly approach through the integration of seven unifying themes, an unparalleled didactic art program, real-life examples, and a streamlined set of learning aids that help students see beyond research to big-picture concepts. Major topics typically covered in today's courses are included, such as evolutionary psychology, neuropsychology, biological psychology, positive psychology, applied psychology, careers, and multiculturalism and diversity.
9780357374825 0357374827
2022275331
Psychology--Textbooks.
Psychology.
Textbooks.
Psychology, Bachelor of Science in.
BF 121 / .2022 W45
Psychology : themes and variations / Wayne Weiten. - 11th edition. - xlvii ; 573 pages ; A32, G9, R66, I32 : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm volume
Previous edition: 2017.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
The evolution of psychology -- The research enterprise in psychology -- The biological bases of behavior -- Sensation and perception -- Variations in consciousness -- Learning -- Human memory -- Cognition and intelligence -- Motivation and emotion -- Human development across the life span -- Personality -- Social behavior -- Stress, coping, and health -- Psychological disorders -- Treatment of psychological disorders.
Weiten accomplishes the successful balance of scientific rigor and a student-friendly approach through the integration of seven unifying themes, an unparalleled didactic art program, real-life examples, and a streamlined set of learning aids that help students see beyond research to big-picture concepts. Major topics typically covered in today's courses are included, such as evolutionary psychology, neuropsychology, biological psychology, positive psychology, applied psychology, careers, and multiculturalism and diversity.
9780357374825 0357374827
2022275331
Psychology--Textbooks.
Psychology.
Textbooks.
Psychology, Bachelor of Science in.
BF 121 / .2022 W45