Psychology 1999-2000
, by Duffy, Karen G.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780070413726 | 007041372X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/1/1998
To the Reader | iv | ||||
Topic Guide | 2 | (2) | |||
Selected World Wide Web Sites | 4 | (2) | |||
UNIT 1 The Science of Psychology Three articles examine psychology as the science of behavior. | 6 | (16) | |||
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UNIT 2 Biological Bases of Behavior Four selections discuss the biological bases of behavior. Topics include brain functions and the brain's control over the body. | 22 | (18) | |||
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UNIT 3 Perceptual Processes Four articles discuss the impact of the senses on human perceptual processes. | 40 | (22) | |||
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UNIT 4 Learning and Remembering Four selections examine how operant conditioning, positive reinforcement, and memory interact during the learning process. | 62 | (16) | |||
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UNIT 5 Cognitive Processes Four articles examine how social skills, common sense, and intelligence affect human cognitive processes. | 78 | (18) | |||
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UNIT 6 Emotion and Motivation Six articles discuss the influences of stress, mental states, and emotion on the mental and physical health of the individual. | 96 | (22) | |||
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UNIT 7 Development Four articles consider the importance of experience, discipline, familial support, and physiological aging during the normal human development process. | 118 | (16) | |||
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UNIT 8 Personality Processes Four selections discuss a few of the processes by which personalities are developed. Topics include sex differences, state of mind, and hostility. | 134 | (20) | |||
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UNIT 9 Social Processes Four selections discuss how the individual's social development is affected by genes, stereotypes, prejudice, and self-help. | 154 | (16) | |||
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UNIT 10 Psychological Disorders Five articles examine several psychological disorders. Topics include unexpected behavior, the impact of depression on a person's well-being, and physical abuse. | 170 | (24) | |||
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UNIT 11 Psychological Treatments Four selections discuss a few psychological treatments, including psychoanalysis, psychotherapy to alleviate depression, self-care, and the use of drugs. | 194 | (21) | |||
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Glossary | 215 | (10) | |||
Index | 225 | (3) | |||
Article Review Form | 228 | (1) | |||
Article Rating Form | 229 |
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