Essentials of psychology : concepts and applications /
Jeffrey S. Nevid.
- Fifth edition.
- xxxiii, 559 : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The science of psychology -- Biological foundations of behavior -- Sensation and perception -- Consciousness -- Learning -- Memory -- Thinking, language, and intelligence -- Motivation and emotion -- Human development -- Psychology and health -- Personality -- Social psychology -- Psychological disorders -- Methods of therapy.
This textbook presents a brief introduction to human psychology. The author surveys topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, lifespan development, physiological basis of behavior, stress and health, psychological disorders, social psychology, and therapy methods.