Think Psychology

Description

HINK Psychology, Second Canadian Edition is a concise presentation of the key theories and concepts of Psychology with current Canadian content and high-interest readings. Its attractive design featuring a unique, full-colour layout with exciting infographics is designed to inspire and engage today’s students. Accessibly written with numerous contemporary examples, it relates the patterns and processes of human behaviour to students’ everyday lives. Ten short readings on psychological topics selected from well-respected journals and popular press publications have been highlighted with annotations to present current psychological research in a relevant and accessible manner. The Second Canadian edition features seven new readings, updated research and cultural references, new infographics and photos, and expanded coverage of key topics including Freud, Jung, genetic research, long term memory, attraction, and the DSM-5. Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Research Methods Reading: Becoming Friends by chance Chapter 3: The Human Brain NEW Reading: Your Creative Brain: 7 Steps to Maximize Imagination, Creativity, and Innovation Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception Chapter 5: Genetics and Evolution NEW Reading: The Normative Implications of Biological Research Chapter 6: Human Development I: Physical, Cognitive, and Language Development NEW Reading: Happy As a Lark: Morning Type Younger and Older Adults Are Higher in Positive Affect Chapter 7: Human Development II: Social Development Chapter 8: Sex and Gender NEW Reading: Sex and Gender Differences: New Perspectives and New Findings Within a Psychobiosocial Approach Chapter 9: Emotion and Motivation Chapter 10: Consciousness NEW Reading: Effects of Acute Nicotine Administration on Resting EEG in Nonsmokers Chapter 11: Learning Chapter 12: Memory Chapter 13: Cognition NEW Reading: Positive Mood Affects on Delay Discounting Chapter 14: Social Psychology Reading: Decades Later Still Asking: Would I Pull That Switch? Chapter 15: Personality and Individual Differences Reading: Facebook Profiles Reflect Actual Personality Chapter 16: Psychopathology NEW Reading: Motivation and Maltreatment History Among Youth Entering Substance Abuse Treatment Chapter 17: Treatment of Psychopathology Chapter 18: Health