Saul Kassin & Gregory J. Privitera 
Essentials of Psychology [EPUB ebook] 

Psychology exists all around us. It influences politics, policy, social interactions, teaching and learning science, and even workplace practices. In
Essentials of Psychology, authors Saul Kassin, Gregory J. Privitera, and Krisstal D. Clayton propel students into a clear, vibrant understanding of psychological science with an integrative, learn-by-doing approach. Students assume the role of a psychologist, carrying out experiments; and making predictions. Compelling storytelling, real-life examples, and the authors’ active practice approach encourages critical thinking and engagement.



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Daftar Isi

Student Success Guide

Moments in Psychology Around the World

Chapter 1 Psychology and Its Methods

Chapter 2 Behavioral Neuroscience

Chapter 3 Sensation and Perception

Chapter 4 Consciousness

Chapter 5 Learning

Chapter 6 Memory

Chapter 7 Thought, Language, and Intelligence

Chapter 8 Personality

Chapter 9 Life Span Development and Its Contexts

Chapter 10 Social and Cultural Influences

Chapter 11 Motivation and Emotion

Chapter 12 Health, Stress, and Wellness

Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders

Chapter 14 Treatment and Interventions

Appendix: Statistics in Psychology

Tentang Penulis

Krisstal D. Clayton is a clinical professor, director of undergraduate programs, and associate chair of academics for the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas. She received her Ph.D. from New Mexico State University in 2009 under the advisement of Dr. David Trafimow. Her faculty career began at Western Kentucky University, where she received the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015. She is passionate about engaging and inclusive pedagogy, and regularly provides invited talks and workshops on teaching. As a professor, Dr. Clayton is a student favorite known for her gamification techniques, storytelling, and application of fascinating real-world examples to psychology, many of which you will see in this book. Her research regularly includes student involvement and authorship, as she has supervised several student research projects, including those of National Science Foundation REU scholars. Her current research addresses shifts in perspectives as a result of higher education. She is a consulting editor for the Journal of General Psychology. Dr. Clayton isn’t all work and no play. She is an avid yogi and cook who nerds out on documentaries; binges National Public Radio podcasts; collects vinyl records; roughhouses with her dogs Arya and Phoebe; and loses her voice at concerts (all hail Stevie Nicks!). When her students need a little pick-me-up, she makes them playlists. Music is her answer to just about everything.