Revel for Social Psychology -- Combo Access Card, 10th Edition

Student-focused features aid comprehension and boost retention

·         Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter guide students as they work through the text. The learning objectives are repeated in the sections of the chapter in which they are most relevant, as well as in the chapter-ending summary.

·         UPDATED! Try It! exercises throughout the text invite students to apply specific social psychology concepts to their everyday behavior, encouraging them to become more active participants in the learning process. Many of these exercises have been updated for the 10th Edition.

·         NEW! #Trending features provide brief descriptions of a current event that illustrates a key principle in each chapter. These examples will be updated frequently, such that students will always be able to connect what they are reading to current, real-world events.

·         NEW! What do YOU think? features at the beginning of each chapter prompt students to answer a survey question designed to illustrate a concept in that chapter. An accompanying writing exercise at the end of the chapter revisits the topic, bringing learning full circle.

·         UPDATED! The 10th Edition has been updated substantially with numerous references to new research to ensure that the text content remains current.

·         UPDATED! The text’s closing Social Psychology in Action chapters have been updated with many references to new research.

o    SPA1, “Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future,” includes an updated opening example about the effects of climate change and new examples of ways in which students can act in sustainable ways and maximize their well-being.

o    SPA2, “Social Psychology and Health,” offers updated coverage on perceived control interventions among nursing home residents and includes a new interactive on coping with stress.

o    SPA3, “Social Psychology and Law,” provides a new video about attentional blindness and an interactive feature on best practices in eyewitness identification procedures.

Dynamic content designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life

·         Videos and interactives integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. All of the videos embedded into the text have been  carefully selected by the author team, and several of them were filmed specifically for the 10th Edition.

o    NEW! #SurvivalTips videos relay personal stories from students who applied social psychology to a real situation in their lives. These videos appear alongside discussion of the concepts mentioned in the video.

o    Exclusive Research videos recreate classic experiments in social psychology, providing students a vivid, firsthand look at how an experiment was done and what it found.

·         Embedded assessments such as review quizzes at the end of each major section and chapter afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. Assessments in Revel™ let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way.

·         The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study – anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates.

·         The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing – among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking – into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden.

o    Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading.

o    Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion.

o    Essays integrated directly within Revel allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course.

·         Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips.

Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts

·         The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up.

·         The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track.

·         LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn™ and Canvas™. With single sign-on, students can be ready to access an interactive blend of authors' narrative, media, and assessment on their first day. Flexible, on-demand grade synchronization capabilities allow educators to control exactly which grades should be transferred to the Blackboard or Canvas Gradebook.

Revel is built for digital learning, but we've got you covered if you need print, too 

·         Revel gives students everything they need in an integrated digital learning environment. But if students need a loose-leaf print reference to complement their Revel experience, they can purchase one from within their Revel course at any time.

Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what's new in this edition.