Psychology/Study Guide

Since it first appeared twenty-five years ago, Psychology has been widely recognized as the most cohesive overview of the discipline.

Drawing from the liberal arts and natural sciences and emphasizing psychology’s historical dimensions, this gold-standard text shows students how and why psychology is relevant in their lives and to the other disciplines they are studying.

The Seventh Edition introduces a new four-part structure that highlights the central issues that motivate psychological research and previews them through thought-provoking introductory essays. Throughout, the part reorganization is reinforced by carefully refined questions and themes, providing a coherent and exciting view of psychology today.