Psychology at a Glance
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Copyright: 2023
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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, PhD, is an Associate Professor with Tenure at Queensborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY). She also serves as an Adjunct Professor for the M.A. program in Psychology at New York University (NYU). She is a regular contributor for Psychology Today, in addition to her expertise being featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, and the Washington Post. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed, academic journals. She has also been featured on programming for NPR, Impact by Nightline, Good Morning America (ABC), A&E, and Investigative Discovery. Dr. Aalai’s research pursuits include Holocaust education, genocide studies, media studies, and mass atrocity/genocide prevention, peacebuilding & conflict resolution. She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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, PhD, is an Associate Professor with Tenure at Queensborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY). She also serves as an Adjunct Professor for the M.A. program in Psychology at New York University (NYU). She is a regular contributor for Psychology Today, in addition to her expertise being featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, and the Washington Post. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed, academic journals. She has also been featured on programming for NPR, Impact by Nightline, Good Morning America (ABC), A&E, and Investigative Discovery. Dr. Aalai’s research pursuits include Holocaust education, genocide studies, media studies, and mass atrocity/genocide prevention, peacebuilding & conflict resolution. She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.