Psychology 2e (spring 2020 Edition)

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Psychology 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe. The second edition contains detailed updates to address comments and suggestions from users. Significant improvements and additions were made in the areas of research currency, diversity and representation, and the relevance and recency of the examples. Many concepts were expanded or clarified, particularly through the judicious addition of detail and further explanation where necessary. Finally, the authors addressed the replication issues in the psychology discipline, both in the research chapter and where appropriate throughout the book. Senior Contributing Authors Rose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac University William J. Jenkins, Mercer University Marilyn D. Lovett, Spelman College Contributing Authors Mara Aruguete, Lincoln University Laura Bryant, Eastern Gateway Community College Barbara Chappell, Walden University Kathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State College Arlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph’s University Julie Lazzara, Paradise Valley Community College Tammy McClain, West Liberty University Barbara B. Oswald, Miami University Marion Perlmutter, University of Michigan Mark D. Thomas, Albany State University

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E-Book Information

• Year: 2,020

• Edition: 2

• City: Houston

• Pages: 773

• Pages In File: 783

• Language: English

• Topic: 198

• Identifier: 9781975076450,9781975076443,9781951693237

• Ddc: 150

• Lcc: BF121

• Org File Size: 56,051,403

• Extension: pdf

• Tags: psychology

• Toc: Psychology 2e Preface 1. About OpenStax 2. About OpenStax Resources 3. About Psychology 2e 4. Changes to the Second Edition 5. Additional Resources 6. About the authors Chapter 1. Introduction to Psychology 1.1. What Is Psychology?* 1.2. History of Psychology* 1.3. Contemporary Psychology* 1.4. Careers in Psychology* Glossary Chapter 2. Psychological Research 2.1. Why Is Research Important?* 2.2. Approaches to Research* 2.3. Analyzing Findings* 2.4. Ethics* Glossary Chapter 3. Biopsychology 3.1. Human Genetics* 3.2. Cells of the Nervous System* 3.3. Parts of the Nervous System* 3.4. The Brain and Spinal Cord* 3.5. The Endocrine System* Glossary Chapter 4. States of Consciousness 4.1. What Is Consciousness?* 4.2. Sleep and Why We Sleep* 4.3. Stages of Sleep* 4.4. Sleep Problems and Disorders* 4.5. Substance Use and Abuse* 4.6. Other States of Consciousness* Glossary