Discovering Psychology is the most effective book available for helping students develop scientific literacy and explore the real impact of psychology across the breadth of cultural diversity.
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More than any other introductory psychology textbook, the Hockenburys' brief book presents the discipline with a unique understanding of today's students--emphasizing its relevance and immediate impact on their lives.
This text reflects that evolution--and the authors' excitement about it.
Consider, for example, how Michael Cole (1996) began chapter 1 in his influential 1996 book, Cultural Psychology: A ... he assigned the task of understanding how culture enters into psychological processes (Farr, 1983; Toulmin, 1980).
Discovering Psychology
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You will also find definitions for key terms and concepts in the glossary that appears in the back of the Hockenbury textbook , Discovering Psychology . • REVIEW EXERCISES These study activities are intended to help you learn and ...
This classic text emphasizes the science of psychology, with a special focus on applying psychology to students' daily lives.
Discovering Psychology: The Science of the Mind