Psychology at a Glance
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Copyright: 2023
Pages: 161
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Psychology at a Glance provides an overview of all the major topics in the field of psychology, with an emphasis on the role that both nature and nurture play in the development of human behavior. A strong emphasis on research methodology as the foundation for the discipline will enable readers to understand why scientific inquiry is so critical to the study of human behavior. The chapter on Biology & the Brain has a strong emphasis on recent neuroscience findings identifying structural plasticity of the brain, which has huge implications regarding the role environmental exposures play in how biological mechanisms develop. Students are encouraged to think critically about topics within the field, such as the veracity of eyewitness testimony, while challenging their traditional assumptions about behavior.
Embedded videos in each chapter enhance learning, with flashcards offering definitions of critical terms at the end of each chapter giving students the opportunity to review key features of each unit. Lastly, end of chapter quizzes gives students the opportunity to study material from each chapter and test their knowledge before moving on to the next unit.
Chapter 1: Origins of Psychology
Chapter 2: The Science Of Psychology: Research Methods
Chapter 3: Biology and The Brain
Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 5: States of Consciousness
Chapter 6: Learning
Chapter 7: Memory
Chapter 8: Developmental, Abnormal, and Social Psychology
Dr. Aalai (featured with her dog Arrow in this photo) is an Associate Professor with Tenure at Queensborough Community College, City University New York (CUNY). She also teaches for the M.A. program in Psychology at NYU. Previous publications include Understanding Aggression: Psychological Origins and Approaches to Aggressive Behavior. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Her research interests include Holocaust education, bystander behavior during the Holocaust, and media studies. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Psychology at a Glance provides an overview of all the major topics in the field of psychology, with an emphasis on the role that both nature and nurture play in the development of human behavior. A strong emphasis on research methodology as the foundation for the discipline will enable readers to understand why scientific inquiry is so critical to the study of human behavior. The chapter on Biology & the Brain has a strong emphasis on recent neuroscience findings identifying structural plasticity of the brain, which has huge implications regarding the role environmental exposures play in how biological mechanisms develop. Students are encouraged to think critically about topics within the field, such as the veracity of eyewitness testimony, while challenging their traditional assumptions about behavior.
Embedded videos in each chapter enhance learning, with flashcards offering definitions of critical terms at the end of each chapter giving students the opportunity to review key features of each unit. Lastly, end of chapter quizzes gives students the opportunity to study material from each chapter and test their knowledge before moving on to the next unit.
Chapter 1: Origins of Psychology
Chapter 2: The Science Of Psychology: Research Methods
Chapter 3: Biology and The Brain
Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 5: States of Consciousness
Chapter 6: Learning
Chapter 7: Memory
Chapter 8: Developmental, Abnormal, and Social Psychology
Dr. Aalai (featured with her dog Arrow in this photo) is an Associate Professor with Tenure at Queensborough Community College, City University New York (CUNY). She also teaches for the M.A. program in Psychology at NYU. Previous publications include Understanding Aggression: Psychological Origins and Approaches to Aggressive Behavior. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Her research interests include Holocaust education, bystander behavior during the Holocaust, and media studies. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.