Instruction Manual for Psychology Frontiers and Applications 6th edition by Michael Passer, Ronald Smith, Michael Atkinson, John Mitchell ISBN 1259369420 978-1259369421

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ISBN 10: 1259369420

ISBN 13: 978-1259369421

Author: Michael Passer, Ronald Smith, Michael Atkinson, John Mitchell 

Passer’s Psychology: Frontiers and Applications is a very well-known and respected market leading Introductory Psychology resource in Canadian Universities. The Canadian author team – led by Mike Atkinson – is dynamic, student focused, and eager to share their love of Psychology with students.
Psychology: Frontiers and Applications is a thoughtfully integrated book and multimedia package that strikes just the right balance between student friendliness and scientific integrity―a teaching tool that introduces students to psychology as a science, while highlighting its relevance to their lives and society. All of this is done within a conceptual framework that emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis.

 Psychology Frontiers and Applications 6th Table of contents: 

1. Introduction to Psychology

   • The Science of Psychology
   • Research Methods in Psychology
   • Key Approaches to Understanding Behavior
   • Ethical Considerations in Psychological Research

2. Biological Bases of Behavior

   • Structure and Function of the Nervous System
   • The Brain and Behavior
   • Sensation and Perception
   • Hormones and Behavior
   • Neuroplasticity and Learning

3. Consciousness and Altered States

   • What is Consciousness?
   • Sleep and Dreams
   • Theories of Consciousness
   • Hypnosis and Meditation
   • Drug Use and Abuse

4. Learning and Conditioning

   • Classical Conditioning
   • Operant Conditioning
   • Observational Learning
   • Cognitive Approaches to Learning
   • Applications of Learning Theory

5. Memory and Cognition

   • Theories of Memory
   • Stages of Memory Processing
   • Forgetting and Memory Distortion
   • Problem Solving and Decision Making
   • Language and Thought

6. Intelligence and Creativity

   • Theories of Intelligence
   • Measuring Intelligence: IQ Testing
   • The Nature vs. Nurture Debate
   • Creativity and Its Cognitive Basis
   • Intelligence and Cultural Differences

7. Development Across the Lifespan

   • Theories of Human Development
   • Prenatal and Infant Development
   • Childhood Development: Cognitive, Social, and Emotional
   • Adolescence and Identity Formation
   • Adulthood and Aging

8. Motivation and Emotion

   • Theories of Motivation
   • Biological and Psychological Factors in Motivation
   • Theories of Emotion
   • The Physiology of Emotion
   • Emotions in Social Contexts

9. Personality

   • Defining Personality
   • Major Theories of Personality (Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Trait, etc.)
   • Measuring Personality
   • Personality Development and Change
   • Personality in Social Contexts

10. Psychological Disorders

    • Defining Abnormality
    • Classification of Psychological Disorders
    • Anxiety and Mood Disorders
    • Personality Disorders
    • Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders

11. Therapies and Treatment

    • Psychotherapy: Approaches and Techniques
    • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Psychopharmacology and Medication
    • Group Therapy and Family Therapy
    • Alternative and Complementary Treatments

12. Social Psychology

    • Theories of Social Behavior
    • Social Perception and Attribution
    • Attitudes and Attitude Change
    • Prejudice and Discrimination
    • Group Dynamics and Social Influence

13. Health Psychology

    • Stress and Coping Mechanisms
    • Health Behaviors and Lifestyle Choices
    • Psychological Factors in Illness and Disease
    • Pain Management and Psychological Interventions
    • Promoting Healthy Behaviors

14. Industrial-Organizational Psychology

    • Theories of Motivation and Job Satisfaction
    • Employee Selection and Training
    • Leadership and Organizational Behavior
    • Workplace Stress and Well-being
    • The Future of Work and Organizational Psychology

15. Forensic Psychology

    • The Role of Psychology in Legal Settings
    • Criminal Behavior and Profiling
    • The Psychology of Jury Decisions
    • Psychological Assessments in Legal Cases
    • Juvenile Delinquency and Prevention

16. Conclusion: The Future of Psychology

    • Emerging Trends and Technologies in Psychology
    • Cross-Cultural Psychology
    • The Importance of Psychological Research in Society
    • Building a Better Future Through Psychological Science

17. Appendices

    • A: Glossary of Key Terms
    • B: Resources for Further Study
    • C: Index

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