Essentials of Understanding Psychology

Essentials of Understanding Psychology, 3/e is based on the 19-chapter, widely-used fourth edition of Understanding Psychology, a broad and comprehensive introduction to the field of psychology. Like the book from which it is derived, Essentials of Understanding Psychology includes coverage of the traditional topical areas of psychology. It covers, for example, the biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, cognition, development, personality, abnormal behavior, and the social psychological foundations of behavior. This brief volume focuses on the essence of psychology, providing an initial broad introduction to the field. The book also shows how the fieldAEs theories and research have an impact on readersAE everyday lives.