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PSYCH, 8th Edition

Spencer A. Rathus

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PSYCH 8th Edition by Spencer A. Rathus
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Overview

"PSYCH," 8th Edition, offers instructors a streamlined, visually engaging approach to introductory psychology. Its format provides flexibility in course design, allowing concise, focused assignments. Rich visuals, real-world examples and current research -- including over 1,000 new references -- keep students connected to core concepts. Built-in assessments help track progress and identify gaps, while lecture slides, test banks and multimedia tools simplify preparation and increase interactivity. Balancing brevity with depth, the text maximizes student engagement while reducing prep time.

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Spencer A. Rathus

Spencer A. Rathus received his Ph.D. from the University at Albany and is on the faculty of The College of New Jersey. His research interests include treatment of obesity and eating disorders, smoking cessation, human growth and development, methods of therapy and sexual dysfunctions. The author of the widely used Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, he has written several college textbooks, including PSYCH, HDEV, AIDS: WHAT EVERY STUDENT NEEDS TO KNOW, HUMAN SEXUALITY IN A CHANGING WORLD, ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD, and CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE: VOYAGES IN DEVELOPMENT.

Table of Contents

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1. What is Psychology?
2. Biology and Psychology.
3. Sensation and Perception.
4. Consciousness.
5. Learning.
6. Memory: Remembrance of Things Past—and Future.
7. Thinking, Language, and Intelligence.
8. Motivation and Emotion.
9. The Voyage through the Life Span.
10. Personality: Theory and Measurement.
11. Stress, Health, and Coping.
12. Psychological Disorders.
13. Methods of Therapy.
14. Social Psychology.
15. Gender and Sexuality.

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  • ISBN-10: 8214157919
  • ISBN-13: 9798214157917
  • RETAIL $102.95
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