Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior with Concept Maps and Reviews, 12th Edition
Product Description
Co-written by an author who garners more accolades and rave reviews from instructors and students with each succeeding edition, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, TWELFTH EDITION attracts and holds the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. The Twelfth Edition’s hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration of the proven-effective SQ4R learning system (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, Recite), which promotes critical thinking as it guides students step-by-step to an understanding of psychology’s broad concepts and diversity of topics. Throughout every chapter, these active learning tools-together with the book’s example-laced writing style, discussions of positive psychology, cutting-edge coverage of the field’s new research findings, and excellent media resources-ensure that students find the study of psychology fascinating, relevant, and above all, accessible.
M. Chaplin said,
Wrote on September 9, 2010 @ 5:07 am
I am a pscyhologist and bought this book in preparation for teaching an Introduction to Psychology course at a college. This book covers all the main topics in psychology very well in a format that is pleasing and helps to keep students interested. I can recommend this textbook for anyone interested in learning about general psychology and for those who are interested in teaching psychology and need a textbook.
Rating: 5 / 5
Julia Schall said,
Wrote on September 9, 2010 @ 7:02 am
First, I’d like to point out that I am eighteen years old and just finished my first year of college, so I’m coming from a relatively young point of view with an opinion on technique – not content, as I am no professional. Also, I read quite a bit, both leisurely and academically. However, the ability to read well or with ease does not guarantee complete engrossment or heed about the text and/or subject. That is, I’m like a lot of people my age when it comes to most textbooks – I find them utterly boring, where reading becomes more of a chore than a pleasure. And that’s fair; textbooks aren’t exactly meant for amusement. Still, not everyone is a scholar, and seeing how reading is an absolute, there should be some middle ground between dull professionalism and light entertainment.
Anyway. I was assigned this book for my Introduction to Psychology class, and though I had an amazing professor, this book itself was just as engaging and just as clever. Authors Dennis Coon and John O. Mitterer do an excellent job presenting the material both clearly and interestingly. You can tell they love psychology and put a lot of effort into relating to the common person. They show much consideration for their audience, catering to those who don’t want another lackluster assignment, but something more stimulating. At least, that’s what I believe. It definitely made the studying/homework portion of my college experience much more bearable. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it to those interested in psychology or looking to take a class in it, especially if they find it difficult keeping interest in a book and/or schoolwork.
Rating: 5 / 5
A. Jepson said,
Wrote on September 9, 2010 @ 8:58 am
This book is so well written that when my professor assigns us three chapters to read, I don’t even mind doing it! It’s easy to read, easy to understand and actually sometimes entertaining. Who knew a text book could be any of those things? ;)
Rating: 5 / 5
BritishLady said,
Wrote on September 9, 2010 @ 11:22 am
To the seller!
Thanks for the excellent service!
I found what I thought was going to be a boring class, very much a learning experience about myself, and how it will apply to my future career.
Rating: 5 / 5
Michael F. Lawless said,
Wrote on September 9, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
The book I received is a teacher’s evaluation book NOT a students book. It is essentially the same book, however, this important piece of information was lacking in the description when I made the purchase. I feel that I have to cover the book for my class as it’s not entirely the correct book!!! I am a student and I would not have purchased from this seller if I had known this information.
Rating: 2 / 5