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Psychology: Themes and Variations, 12th Edition

Wayne Weiten, Regan A.R. Gurung

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Psychology: Themes and Variations 12th Edition by Wayne Weiten/Regan A.R. Gurung
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Overview

A fusion of the full-length and briefer versions that preceded it, "Psychology: Themes and Variations," 12th Edition, combines thematic organization with practical applications and examples that help students see beyond research to big-picture concepts. Challenging, yet easy to learn from, the book illuminates the process of research and its relationship to application, showing the unity and diversity of psychology's subject matter and helping students master basic concepts and principles of psychology. Consistent with the APA Introductory Psychology Initiative’s endorsement of the value of integrative themes, the text’s themes provide unifying threads across chapters that help students see connections among different research areas in psychology. A dynamic, teaching-oriented illustration program further enhances these themes. The text is available with MindTap.

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Meet the Authors

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Wayne Weiten

Wayne Weiten has taught at the College of DuPage, Santa Clara University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has received distinguished teaching awards from Division 2 of the American Psychological Association and the College of DuPage. A fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Midwestern Psychological Association, he helped chair the APA National Conference on Enhancing the Quality of Undergraduate Education in Psychology in 1991. Dr. Weiten also is a former president of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. In 2006, one of the six national teaching awards given annually by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology was named in his honor. Dr. Weiten has conducted research on a wide range of topics, including educational measurement, jury decision-making, attribution theory, pressure as a form of stress and the technology of textbooks. A graduate of Bradley University, he received his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Illinois, Chicago in 1981.

Regan A.R. Gurung

Regan A. R. Gurung is the chair of the psychology department at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. His research interests include stress and coping, changing health behaviors, and the media and health. He currently teaches courses in health psychology and culture, development, and health and has published widely in journals such as Psychological Review. Gurung has won several teaching awards, most recently the University of Wisconsin Green Bay's 2004 Founders Association Award for Excellence.

What's New

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  • New theme: Psychology is practical. Students discover how psychological principles can improve study habits, reduce stress and strengthen relationships.
  • Each chapter includes a Practical Tips figure with 5–8 actionable suggestions that help students apply psychology to personal growth and everyday life.
  • New Memory Boosters help students test their understanding with 2–5 questions at the end of each section, promoting recall and revealing gaps in learning.
  • A new“What Do You Think? feature opens each chapter, enabling students to preview key ideas, ultimately helping absorption of material to come.
  • Chapter Practice Tests, Concept Check answers and other study aids now appear at the end of each chapter to boost accessibility and encourage student use.
  • Expanded AI coverage shows its burgeoning role in daily life, while increased discussion of research on social media highlight concerns such as its effect on mental health.

Features

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  • Eight unifying themes and rich visuals such as Illustrated Overviews of key concepts help students connect psychology’s big ideas across chapters.
  • Personal Application near the end of every chapter offers insight into the practical side of psychology by focusing on a single issue, such as improving stress management, enhancing self-control and bolstering everyday memory. Critical Thinking Applications teach students critical thinking skills that they can use in their academic and personal lives. Reality Checks address common misconceptions related to psychology and provide direct refutations of the misinformation.

Table of Contents

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1. The Evolution of Psychology.
2. The Research Enterprise in Psychology.
3. The Biological Bases of Behavior.
4. Sensation and Perception.
5. Variations in Consciousness.
6. Learning.
7. Human Memory.
8. Cognition and Intelligence.
9. Motivation and Emotion.
10. Human Development Across the Life Span.
11. Personality.
12. Social Behavior.
13. Stress, Coping, and Health.
14. Psychological Disorders.
15. Treatment of Psychological Disorders.
Appendix A: Statistical Methods.

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  • ISBN-10: 8214158133
  • ISBN-13: 9798214158136
  • RETAIL $204.95
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