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Designed for an introductory course in psychology, this text presents an overview of the field, both from a scientific perspective and as it relates to students' lives. A sampling of topics includes research methods, the biological bases of behavior, cognitive processes, coping with stress, human personality, psychological disorders, and human development across the life span. Nearly 200 summaries of scientific studies are found throughout the text in special boxed sections.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Psychology and Life FROM THE PUBLISHER
This classic book is built around the central theme of presenting psychology as a science and applying that science to our daily lives. Psychology and Life continues to provide a rigorous, research-based presentation that demonstrates that this research has immediate in daily life. For Intro Psychology students, or anyone with an interest in the subject.
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Designed for an introductory course in psychology, this text presents an overview of the field, both from a scientific perspective and as it relates to students' lives. A sampling of topics includes research methods, the biological bases of behavior, cognitive processes, coping with stress, human personality, psychological disorders, and human development across the life span. Nearly 200 summaries of scientific studies are found throughout the text in special boxed sections. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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