Teach the Science of Psychology with Confidence
Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, Fifth Canadian Edition
Scott O. Lilienfeld, Steven Jay Lynn, Laura L. Namy, Ken M. Cramer, Rodney Schmaltz
The 5th Canadian edition of Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, available in Revel, is more engaging than ever. With updated content, real-world relevance, and tools that support both teaching and learning, it’s a great fit for Carleton’s Intro Psychology course. Keep reading to see why it stands out!
Evidence-Based Learning
If you're looking for a resource that moves beyond anecdotes, Lilienfeld 5CE delivers. It places the scientific process at the heart of every chapter, guiding students through observation, theory development, and data analysis. The result? Confident learners who can question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and understand psychology as a discipline rooted in research.
Students are introduced to six core principles of scientific thinking: ruling out rival hypotheses, correlation vs. causation, falsifiability, replicability, extraordinary claims, and Occam’s Razor. This structured approach builds critical thinking from day one, helping students question assumptions, assess evidence, and think like psychologists - skills that transfer well beyond the course.
Why Choose Lilienfeld?
Science First Approach
Lilienfeld helps students view psychology as a scientific discipline by emphasizing real-world problems, theory development, and data-driven insights. Its core focus is teaching students to separate psychological myths from credible psychological research.
Assessment That Works
Chapters are guided by clear Learning Objectives and supported by a robust set of well-crafted exam questions to help assess true understanding. Instructors also have access to an Advanced Test Bank and Chapter Homework quizzes in Revel, featuring higher-level questions designed to prepare students for exams - complementing the existing module and chapter quizzes.
Research with Purpose
Connects theory to application. Students learn how psychological research is designed, conducted, and interpreted in meaningful, practical ways.
Support for Every Instructor
From contract faculty to course coordinators, Lilienfeld’s aligned instructor resources support your teaching style, whether you build your own assessments or rely on the test bank.
Engaging and Focused
Students engage with Evaluating Claims activities, interactive photo captions, and video content that connect course topics to current events and daily life. Over 40 videos bring concepts to life through experiments, disorder diagnoses, and key idea illustrations.
High Quality. Smart Value
Lilienfeld 5CE delivers strong instructional value, robust digital support, and current, research-focused content that helps students succeed and stay engaged.
Revel - Interactive Learning
An Introduction to Psychological Science is delivered through the award-winning Revel platform, designed by learning scientists to boost student engagement and participation. Revel provides a sleek teaching and learning experience with intuitive software – easily assign readings and engaging activities, and get key updates on student performance. It also seamlessly integrates with Brightspace LMS for a streamlined connection between classwork, assessment, reading, and teaching.
On the Go & Offline
With Revel, students can access their textbook on any device, anywhere. Download readings for offline studying or try the audiobook feature, all through the mobile app.
Active Learning
Revel asks students to read a little, then do a little. As they flow through each chapter, they’ll be asked to apply course content with simple interactives and short assessments to display what they’ve learned.
Interactive Experience
For Intro Psych, Revel contains an extensive library of interactive assets like animations and detailed graphics, topic videos, concept-maps, shared-writing, keyword flashcards, and much, much more.
Experiment Simulations
In the platform itself, students can participate and influence virtual simulations of classic experiments to help reinforce the course material. Click here to try an experiment.
Participation Technology
Learning Catalytics is an interactive student response tool that encourages team-based learning by using students’ smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in interactive tasks and thinking. See more here!
Dynamic Study Modules
DSMs motivate students to come prepared, study effectively, and learn from mistakes in a low-stakes environment. Using personalized, algorithm-driven practice, they target areas of struggle to support faster learning and long-term retention. Watch Video
Revel User and Psychology Student at McMaster University
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AI Study Support
The new AI powered study tool is built into the Pearson eText. It offers students:
- Instant explanations of challenging concepts
- On demand chapter and section summaries
- Multiple choice and short answer practice
- Personalized flashcards and study notes
- All based on trusted Pearson content
Designed to enhance instructor guidance, this tool prioritizes student privacy and academic integrity.
Instructor Support
- Revel - Instructor Insights - Monitor real time student engagement and performance in Revel. Easily identify those who are struggling and provide timely support. See It in Action
- Instructor’s Resource Manual
- Test Bank (in Word, MyTest & LMS Formats)
- Advanced Test Bank (in Word, MyTest & LMS Formats) - focused on higher level revised Bloom's Taxonomy style questions to support students in moving beyond just memorization. These styles of questions support faculty in evaluating student's critical thinking skills in actually applying the concepts they have learned.
- PowerPoints & Image Library
Dedicated Support
We understand that switching course materials takes time, so Pearson offers comprehensive support to guide you every step of the way. From building new slides or a syllabus to integrating instructional features or connecting our software to your system, we're here to help.