Psychology /

Martin, G. Neil,

Psychology / G. Neil Martin, Neil R. Carlson, William Buskist. - Third edition. - 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm.

Includes Student starter kit for online course materials that accompany: Psychology, third ed., Neil Martin [and others].

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The science of psychology -- Research methods in psychology -- Evolution, genetics and behaviour -- Psychology and neuroscience -- Sensation -- Perception -- Learning and behaviour -- Memory -- Consciousness -- Language -- Intelligence and thinking -- Developmental psychology -- Motivation and emotion -- Personality -- Social cognition and attiudes -- Interpersonal and group processes -- Health psychology -- Abnormal psychology.

This text introduces readers to the scientific approach to understanding human behaviour. Each of the chapters in the book reviews the current state of knowledge about various aspects of behaviour - from intelligence and emotion to child development and prejudice - based on sound scientific study.

9780273710868 0273710869

2009047013


Psychology.

BF121 / .M374 2010

150 MA.P 2007 G.C