Visualizing Psychology [Loose-leaf]

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Visualizing Psychology, Third Edition helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids--encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives while offering ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material. Most importantly, students are provided with numerous opportunities to immediately access their understanding.

1 Introduction and Research Methods 2

Introducing Psychology 4

Psychologys Four Main Goals 4

Careers in Psychology 5

Origins of Psychology 7

Psychologys Past 7

Modern Psychology 8

What a Psychologist sees: The Biopsychosocial Model 11

The Science of Psychology 12

The Scientific Method 12

Ethical Guidelines 12

Research Methods 15

Experimental Research 15

Descriptive Research 18

Correlational Research 19

Biological Research 23

Strategies for Student Success 23

Study Habits 23

Visual Learning 24

Time Management 25

Applying Psychology: Improving Your Grade 25

Psychological Science: Serious Problems with Multitasking 26

2 Neuroscience and Biological Foundations 32

Our Genetic Inheritance 34

Behavioral Genetics 34

Evolutionary Psychology 37

Neural Bases of Behavior 38

How Do Neurons Communicate? 39

Hormones and the Endocrine System 42

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