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Psychology, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2020

  • Saundra K. Ciccarelli Gulf Coast State College
  • J Noland White Georgia College & State University

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  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

Title overview

Psychology offers a learner-centered, assessment-driven approach that maximizes engagement. Authors Saundra Ciccarelli and J. Noland White draw you into the discipline by showing how psychology relates to your own life. An engaging writing style makes course concepts interesting. Comprehensive coverage of key research facilitates a thorough understanding of the discipline. And a hands-on approach, with various in-text activities, gets you learning actively.

The 6th Edition provides coverage of the latest developments in psychology to ensure an up-to-date learning experience. Thoroughly revised Applying Psychology to Everyday Life features show how psychological concepts are relevant to your daily experiences.

Table of contents

Psychology in Action: Secrets for Surviving College and Improving Your Grades

  1. The Science of Psychology
  2. The Biological Perspective
  3. Sensation and Perception
  4. Consciousness
  5. Learning
  6. Memory
  7. Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language
  8. Development Across the Life Span
  9. Motivation and Emotion
  10. Sexuality and Gender
  11. Stress and Health
  12. Social Psychology
  13. Theories of Personality
  14. Psychological Disorders
  15. Psychological Therapies

APPENDICES

  1. Statistics in Psychology
  2. Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

Author bios

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