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Author:   Marc Breedlove ,  Marc Breedlove
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 28.40cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   2.136kg
ISBN:  

9780199329366

ISBN 10:   0199329362
Pages:   736
Publication Date:   02 January 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Principles of Psychology Chapter Preview 1.1 Psychology's Roots 1.2 The Rise of Empiricism 1.3 The Modern Synthesis 1.4 A Preview of the Text: Four Principles of Psychology Chapter 2 Psychology as a Science Chapter Preview 2.1 What Constitutes A Science? 2.2 How Do We Scientifically Study Behavior? Chapter 3 The Neuroscience of Behavior Chapter Preview 3.1 The Structure Of The Nervous System: A Microscopic View 3.2 The Nervous System At Work: The Body Electric 3.3 Understanding The Nervous System: Divide and Conquer 3.4 How We Study The Brain Chapter 4 Genes, Environment, and Behavior Chapter Preview 4.1 Genes at Work 4.2 The Regulation of Genes 4.3 Single Gene Effects on Behavior 4.4 Multiple Gene Effects on Behavior 4.5 The Interaction of Genes and Experience Chapter 5 Developmental Psychology Chapter Preview 5.1 The Brain 5.2 The Developing Mind 5.3 Adolescence: Developing Identity 5.4 Adulthood and Beyond Chapter 6 Sensation and Perception Chapter Preview 6.1 The Developing Brain 6.2 Touch and Pain 6.3 Vision 6.4 Hearing 6.5 Taste and Smell Chapter 7 Consciousness Chapter Preview 7.1 Consciousness 7.2 Sleep and Dreams 7.3 Hypnosis and Meditation 7.4 Psychoactive Drugs Chapter 8 Learning Chapter Preview 8.1 Predicting the Future 8.2 Rewarding Behavior 8.3 Observational Learning Chapter 9 Memory Chapter Preview 9.1 The Stages of Memory Formation 9.2 The Vulnerability of Memory 9.3 Different Forms of Memory Chapter 10 Language and Cognition Chapter Preview 10.1 Language 10.2 Decomposing Mental Processes 10.3 Decision Making and Problem Solving Chapter 11 Intelligence Chapter Preview 11.1 History and Development of Intelligence Tests 11.2 The Many Facets of Intelligence 11.3 The Controversy over Group Differences in IQ Chapter 12 Motivation and the Regulation of Behavior Chapter Preview 12.1 Motivation 12.2 Hunger 12.3 Sexual Behavior 12.4 Social Motivation Chapter 13 Emotions, Stress, and Health Chapter Preview 13.1 Emotions 13.2 Stress and Health Chapter 14 Personality Chapter Preview 14.1 The Quest for Personality 14.2 The Rejection of Personality Types and the Pursuit of Traits 14.3 Biological Influences on Personality 14.4 Social Influences on Personality Chapter 15 Social Psychology Chapter Preview 15.1 Social Perception 15.2 Social Influences on Behavior 15.3 Friendship and Romance 15.4 Aggression 15.5 Persuasion and Authority Chapter 16 Clinical Psychology Chapter Preview 16.1 Modern Classification of Psychological Disorders 16.2 Anxiety Disorders and Depression 16.3 Personality Disorders 16.4 Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

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I would recommend the text for a colleague looking for an intro text that emphasizes brain and experience in behavior. It is well written and engaging. * Sharleen Sakai, Michigan State University * A strong commitment to contemporary psychological issues. * Stuart Silverberg, Westmoreland County Community College * Well-written, balanced coverage of contemporary topics and many useful pedagogical features facilitate student exploration and learning of scientific psychology. * Albert Toh, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff * A contemporary, well written, engaging text that is designed to be student friendly. * Vicki Ritts, St. Louis Community College, Meramec * The textbook does an excellent job. There is a strong emphasis on materialism and the neuroscience perspective, but not to the detriment of other perspectives. * Christina Abbott, Franklin & Marshall College * A well-rounded text, suitable for the entry level intro students. * Robert Martinez, University of the Incarnate Word * Breedlove presents the information in an easy-to-read format without sacrificing the depth and breadth of important psychological concepts. * Jonathan Lewis, University of North Texas * Brings together 'psychological' thinking with contemporary research topics. * John Mavromatis, St. John Fisher College * Great format, great content, great graphics, all around excellent. * Allen Huffcutt, Bradley University *

Great format, great content, great graphics, all around excellent. --Allen Huffcutt, Bradley University Brings together 'psychological' thinking with contemporary research topics. --John Mavromatis, St. John Fisher College Breedlove presents the information in an easy-to-read format without sacrificing the depth and breadth of important psychological concepts. --Jonathan Lewis, University of North Texas A well-rounded text, suitable for the entry level intro students. --Robert Martinez, University of the Incarnate Word The textbook does an excellent job. There is a strong emphasis on materialism and the neuroscience perspective, but not to the detriment of other perspectives. --Christina Abbott, Franklin & Marshall College A contemporary, well written, engaging text that is designed to be student friendly. --Vicki Ritts, St. Louis Community College, Meramec Well-written, balanced coverage of contemporary topics and many useful pedagogical features facilitate student exploration and learning of scientific psychology. --Albert Toh, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff A strong commitment to contemporary psychological issues. --Stuart Silverberg, Westmoreland County Community College I would recommend the text for a colleague looking for an intro text that emphasizes brain and experience in behavior. It is well written and engaging. --Sharleen Sakai, Michigan State University

I would recommend the text for a colleague looking for an intro text that emphasizes brain and experience in behavior. It is well written and engaging. * Sharleen Sakai, Michigan State University * A strong commitment to contemporary psychological issues. * Stuart Silverberg, Westmoreland County Community College * Well-written, balanced coverage of contemporary topics and many useful pedagogical features facilitate student exploration and learning of scientific psychology. * Albert Toh, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff * A contemporary, well written, engaging text that is designed to be student friendly. * Vicki Ritts, St. Louis Community College, Meramec * The textbook does an excellent job. There is a strong emphasis on materialism and the neuroscience perspective, but not to the detriment of other perspectives. * Christina Abbott, Franklin & Marshall College * A well-rounded text, suitable for the entry level intro students. * Robert Martinez, University of the Incarnate Word * Breedlove presents the information in an easy-to-read format without sacrificing the depth and breadth of important psychological concepts. * Jonathan Lewis, University of North Texas * Brings together 'psychological' thinking with contemporary research topics. * John Mavromatis, St. John Fisher College * Great format, great content, great graphics, all around excellent. * Allen Huffcutt, Bradley University *

Great format, great content, great graphics, all around excellent. --Allen Huffcutt, Bradley University Brings together 'psychological' thinking with contemporary research topics. --John Mavromatis, St. John Fisher College Breedlove presents the information in an easy-to-read format without sacrificing the depth and breadth of important psychological concepts. --Jonathan Lewis, University of North Texas A well-rounded text, suitable for the entry level intro students. --Robert Martinez, University of the Incarnate Word The textbook does an excellent job. There is a strong emphasis on materialism and the neuroscience perspective, but not to the detriment of other perspectives. --Christina Abbott, Franklin & Marshall College A contemporary, well written, engaging text that is designed to be student friendly. --Vicki Ritts, St. Louis Community College, Meramec Well-written, balanced coverage of contemporary topics and many useful pedagogical features facilitate student exploration and learning of scientific psychology. --Albert Toh, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff A strong commitment to contemporary psychological issues. --Stuart Silverberg, Westmoreland County Community College I would recommend the text for a colleague looking for an intro text that emphasizes brain and experience in behavior. It is well written and engaging. --Sharleen Sakai, Michigan State University

Great format, great content, great graphics, all around excellent. --Allen Huffcutt, Bradley University Brings together 'psychological' thinking with contemporary research topics. --John Mavromatis, St. John Fisher College Breedlove presents the information in an easy-to-read format without sacrificing the depth and breadth of important psychological concepts. --Jonathan Lewis, University of North Texas A well-rounded text, suitable for the entry level intro students. --Robert Martinez, University of the Incarnate Word The textbook does an excellent job. There is a strong emphasis on materialism and the neuroscience perspective, but not to the detriment of other perspectives. --Christina Abbott, Franklin & Marshall College A contemporary, well written, engaging text that is designed to be student friendly. --Vicki Ritts, St. Louis Community College, Meramec Well-written, balanced coverage of contemporary topics and many useful pedagogical features facilitate student exploration and learning of scientific psychology. --Albert Toh, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff A strong commitment to contemporary psychological issues. --Stuart Silverberg, Westmoreland County Community College I would recommend the text for a colleague looking for an intro text that emphasizes brain and experience in behavior. It is well written and engaging. --Sharleen Sakai, Michigan State University

Author Information

S. Marc Breedlove is the Rosenberg Professor of Neuroscience at Michigan State University. He has written over 100 scientific articles investigating the role of hormones in shaping the developing and adult nervous system, publishing in journals that include Science, Nature, Nature Neuroscience, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. Breedlove is also passionate about teaching, both in the classroom, and in the greater community through interviews with the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and Newsweek, as well as broadcast programs such as All Things Considered, Good Morning America, and Sixty Minutes. After teaching popular Hormones and Behavior and Biological Psychology courses during his 20 years at Berkeley, Breedlove co-authored textbooks on each subject that are still in print today. Having taught Introductory Psychology at Berkeley and at Michigan State University since 2001, he began working on a text that emphasizes a research perspective and overarching concepts while maintaining a reader-friendly writing style. Breedlove is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Association for Psychological Science.

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