Invitation to psychology

Wade, Carole. (Author). Poole, Gary, 1950- (Added Author). Tavris, Carol. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0131275577
ISBN: 9780131275577
Physical Description: xxii, 584 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
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Edition: 2nd Canadian ed.
Publisher: Toronto : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. What is Psychology?-- 2. Theories of Personality -- 3. Development Over the Life Span -- 4. Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain -- 5. Consciousness: Body Rhythms and Mental States -- 6. Sensation and Perception -- 7. Thinking and Intelligence -- 8. Memory -- 9. Learning -- 10. Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context -- 11. Psychological Disorders -- 12. Approaches to Treatment and Therapy -- 13. Emotion, Stress, and Health -- 14. The Major Motives of Life: Love, Sex, Food, and Work.