Exploring Psychology

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Far and away the bestselling brief introduction to psychology, David Myers' Exploring Psychology doesn't just present the story of the psychology. It involves students deeply in that story, as they learning to think critically about psychology’s core ideas, breakthrough research findings, and wide-ranging applications to their lives and the world around them.

The new Eighth Edition is both classic Myers and cutting-edge psychological science, a rich presentation more than ever before, helps students develop the critical thinking skills they need to make their encounters with psychological science successful and personally enriching. The most extensively revision to date, the Eighth Edition features many hundreds of new research citations, over 40% new photos, and state-of-the-art media and supplements--plus an all new critical thinking feature, Test for Success: Critical Thinking Exercises.

Still, with the book’s continual evolution, one constant remains: the inimitable writing of David Myers, who continues to show an uncanny ability to engage the curiosities of all kinds of students as they explore both the scientific and human aspects of the field of psychology.

Exploring Psychology

Price: $94.67

David Myers' bestselling brief text has introduced millions of students to psychology. His exceptional writing style and careful structure make the text supremely engaging and understandable. Thorough updating, new features and a strong media supplements package make this seventh edition the most compelling, concise psychology textbook available. Read more...

Exploring Psychology, Eighth Edition, In Modules

Price: $89.36

Exploring Psychology, Eighth Edition in Modules is the modular version of the #1 bestselling brief introduction to psychology: David Myers’s Exploring Psychology. All the Myers hallmarks are here–the captivating writing, coverage based on the latest research, helpful pedagogical support—in a format that delivers the utmost in student accessibility and teaching flexibility.

Exploring Psychology 7th Seventh Edition

Exploring Sibling Rivalry Among Your Kids

Patch.com - Jul 20, 2011

For you single-child families, or those who were fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to be an only child, you may not understand more than the pop psychology of such rivalries. Let me say they are annoying, to say the least, and seemingly neverending.

What won't be back

The-News-Leader - Jul 06, 2011

High school courses with reduced offerings include Astronomy, Forensics, AP Biology, Your Life, Psychology, Exploring Art, Drawing and Cartooning, Painting and Pastels, Foods With Flair, Child Development, Adult Roles, and Life Choices.

Modern playgrounds may be too safe

The Imperfect Parent - Jul 21, 2011

Ellen Sandseter, a professor of psychology at Queen Maud University in Norway said “Children need to encounter risks and overcome fears on the playground.” Sandster, who has observed children on playgrounds in Norway, England and Australia,

Book balances fear with facts about natural disasters

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Jul 10, 2011

But Prothero doesn't stop at the geology of the disaster — he heads into more murky territory by exploring the psychology of earthquakes, mainly, why people fear them more than any other disaster. He debunks many earthquake urban myths (did you know

Exploring Sibling Rivalry Among Your Kids

20.07.11

Let me begin by saying that we all love our children.

But this love does not cover the overwhelming desire to Bonk their heads when they are involved in a sibling spat.

It's true - sibling rivalry.

To single-child families, or those who were lucky (or unlucky) enough to be an only child, you can not understand more than pop psychology of these rivalries.

Let me tell you that they are annoying, to say the least, and seemingly endless.

"Stop touching me.

Source: Patch.com

	Exploring psychology Creator: David G. Myers \| 2004-12 This is NOT a brief version of Psychology, Seventh Edition, in Modules. Rather, this text is a MODULARIZED version of Exploring Psychology, Sixth Edition.
About this book The success of the modular version of David Myers's bestselling brief text, Exploring Psychology, proves the author's longheld belief (supported by independent research) that for a number of students, a text comprised of 45 15-page chapters is more effective than one of 15 45-page chapters. Exploring...

Exploring-Psychology: Psychology Videos

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The exploring psychology blog is the place where I highlight and explore the most fascinating and compelling psychology related news and research. Whether you are new to psychology, currently studying or thinking about studying psychology, or consider yourself an expert in the field, I very much hope that you find the material featured on the exploring psychology blog interesting.

I have a first class honors degree in psychology and a Masters in Occupational psychology from the University of Sheffield (UK). For a number of years, I...