Forty Studies that Changed Psychology, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2020

  • Roger R. Hock Mendocino College

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Title overview

Forty Studies that Changed Psychology helps you explore psychology through the most influential studies. This introductory text guides you through the history of psychology and the diverse disciplines that comprise the field. Author Roger Hock explores the most commonly cited studies via a captivating, jargon-free writing style. By covering the context, hypothesis, summary, and other aspects of these essential studies, the text fills the gap between major research and the body of knowledge that comprises the field of psychology.

The 8th Edition has been updated to include more than 30 modern studies. The straightforward organization of each chapter provides a clear framework for understanding and exploring the study it covers.

Table of contents

1. Biology And Human Behavior
2. Perception And Consciousness
3. Learning And Conditioning
4. Intelligence, Cognition, And Memory
5. Human Development
6. Emotion And Motivation
7. Personality
8. Psychopathology
9. Psychotherapy
10. Social Psychology

Author bios

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