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Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (April 1, 2022) © 2023

  • Scott O. Lilienfeld Emory University
  • Steven Jay Lynn Binghamton University
  • Laura L. Namy Emory University

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Title overview

Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding empowers you to apply scientific thinking to the psychology of your everyday life. Emphasizing the scientific method, the authors help you develop the critical-thinking skills and open-minded skepticism needed to distinguish psychological information from misinformation.

The 5th Edition reflects the latest developments in both society and the field of psychological science. New and updated topics include intelligence testing, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the replication crisis, the open science movement, and gender and identity.

Table of contents

  1. Psychology and Scientific Thinking
  2. Research Methods
  3. Biological Psychology
  4. Sensation and Perception
  5. Consciousness
  6. Learning
  7. Memory
  8. Thinking, Language and Intelligence
  9. Human Development
  10. Emotion and Motivation
  11. Stress, Coping and Health
  12. Social Psychology
  13. Personality
  14. Psychological Disorders
  15. Psychological and Biological Treatments

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