Psychology: Concepts and Connections, Media & Research Update / Edition 9

by Spencer A. Rathus

Overview

Rich in reader-friendly features and up-to-the-minute research, Spencer Rathus's Ninth Edition of PSYCHOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND CONNECTIONS (previously known as PSYCHOLOGY IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM) makes your students' introduction to psychology a meaningful, personal experience. Rathus connects the core concepts of psychology to the events and issues students encounter every day. The book explains classic theories and the latest discoveries in a clear, accessible style intended to reach out to students-without sacrificing Rathus's commitment to showing psychology as the rigorous science that it is. Throughout the text, you'll find an emphasis on diversity and expanded coverage of the evolutionary perspective, plus numerous references to the timeliest research available. And, the text's proven active learning system, PQ4R (Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, and Recite), incorporated into every chapter, seamlessly integrates reading and studying. In addition, Rathus's text features the most integrated multi-platform media package available, with the free student CD-ROM, the full Web site that features Self-Study Assessments (pre- and post-tests), and interactive versions of features from the text-all tightly connected to the text itself to give students the a powerful, comprehensive introduction to psychology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780495098003
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/08/2007
Series:	Available Titles CengageNOW Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	768
Product dimensions:	9.02(w) x 11.40(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Spence Rathus is a veteran author who, in addition to his intro and development books with Thomson Learning, publishes texts in adjustment and abnormal psychology with other publishers. Spencer A. Rathus is known for his warm, encouraging writing style and applied approach to learning. As the first member of his family to attend college, he struggled through dry and technical books that didn't resonate with him. His goal is to write textbooks that excite and motivate today's students, through humor, personal examples, and a clear pedagogical framework. Since earning his Ph.D., he has published research articles in the areas of human growth and development, psychological disorders, methods of therapy, and psychological assessment. Foremost among his research publications is the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule(RAS), which is widely used in research and clinical practice and frequently referenced in other literature. Rathus taught at Northeastern University and St. John's University before arriving at his current position at New York University, where he teaches a culturally diverse population of students in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Psychology? 2. Biology and Psychology. 3. The Voyage through the Life Span. 4. Sensation and Perception. 5. Consciousness. 6. Learning. 7. Memory: Remembrance of Things Past—and Future. 8. Cognition and Language. 9. Intelligence and Creativity. 10. Motivation and Emotion. 11. Personality: Theory and Measurement. 12. Gender and Sexuality. 13. Stress, Health, and Adjustment. 14. Psychological Disorders. 15. Methods of Therapy. 16. Social Psychology. Appendix A: Statistics. Appendix B: Answer Keys to Self-Assessments and Active Reviews.