Psychology: South Asian Edition

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Psychology is an introductory textbook designed to attract students of all calibres. Adopted in over 150 colleges in the USA and praised for its engaging writing style, comprehensive coverage of key research, and strong pedagogical features, Psychology focuses on getting students to actually read and enjoy their textbook. All textual material in this book is organized around learning objectives, framed as questions, making this text a fully integrated system of study. This South Asian edition of Psychology—adapted under the supervision of Professor Girishwar Misra of the University of Delhi—provides Indian students with additional material on the history of psychology and recent developments in India; discussions on qualitative research methods, areas of research and career options in psychology today; and includes an extensive reading list and Web links. Keeping in mind Indian students’ needs, American contexts, examples, and photos have been replaced throughout by Indian ones. Salient Features A chapter opening prologue for each chapter. Learning objectives for each chapter in question format. All textual material is organized around these objectives, making this text a fully integrated system of study. Practice quizzes after each learning segment, and a longer practice test at the end of each chapter. Extensive cross-referencing of concepts. Running glossary on the margins. Difficult words explained in footnotes, which no other textbook includes, so the text will be easily understood even by those not so confident in English. Special sections on Classic Studies in Psychology, Psychology in the News, and Applying Psychology to Everyday Life. A detailed chapter summary at the end of each chapter. A concept map at the end of each chapter charts out the major objectives and their links. Table Of Contents The Science of Psychology The Biological Perspective Sensation and Perception Learning Memory Development Across the Life Span Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language Motivation and Emotion Sexuality and Gender Stress and Health Theories of Personality Social Psychology Psychological Therapies