With Macmillan's superior content delivered by LaunchPad (a first for this title), Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology continues to keep pace with its dynamic field, just as it has done throughout its nearly four decades of publication. As they have done since the first edition, the authors draw on recent research and their own clinical and lab experience to guide their development of the content, and on their experience in the classroom to help hone the presentation in a way that is both a...

Like children themselves, development is dynamic. In the chronologically organized Child and Adolescent Development: Lives in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther frames development research in real-life contexts, including gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and more. Kuther presents highly relatable examples, vivid cross-cultural stories, and Lives in Context video case studies of real individuals, consistently prompting students to reflect on chapter content with What...

Dig into the details of classic and contemporary studies in social psychology with this up-dated collection

Exploring the key ideas in social psychology, this collection of classic and contemporary readings includes accounts of specific experimental findings as well as more general articles summarizing studies on such topics as attraction, prejudice, and aggression. The new edition adds 15 new readings while retaining a number of classics by leading psychological thinkers such as Stanley Milg...

Greek philosophers were among the first to contemplate how the world outside of us is represented inside of us. Henley's HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition, examines the philosophical questions about the influence of nature and nurture -- experience and environment -- and the nature and existence of the human mind and brain. It explains that most of the "big questions" that still concern psychologists today are manifestations of themes that have recurred fo...

For courses in English Composition. The gold standard of handbooks - unmatched in accuracy, currency, and reliability The Little, Brown Handbook is an essential reference tool and classroom resource designed to help students find the answers they need quickly and easily. While keeping pace with rapid changes in writing and its teaching, it offers the most comprehensive research and documentation available-with grammar coverage that is second to none. With detailed discussions of critical read...

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology, gives you a solid foundation in the key principles of qualitative research. This easy-to-follow textbook provides practical guidance through the core methods of data collection, data analysis, and report writing in qualitative research, encouraging you to successfully carry out your own research.

A unique inquiry-based introduction to behavioral neuroscience.

This text is a unique inquiry-based introduction to behavioral neuroscience. Each chapter focuses on a central question (i.e., 'How Does the Nervous System Function?') guiding students through the key concepts. The authors emphasize a distinctive clinical perspective, with examples showing students what happens when common neuronal processes malfunction with real life applications. The book reflects the latest findings at the tim...

An engaging introduction to psychology

Written by a world-renowned team of psychologists, this bestselling textbook brings students the latest developments across the entire discipline of psychology - from the fundamental principles of psychology as a science, to more nuanced approaches in core disciplines such as cognitive, developmental, social and personality psychology. Woven together with engaging features, research boxes and activities that will help students to both think like a scient...

From experts on working with court-mandated populations, this book shows how motivational interviewing (MI) can help offenders move beyond resistance or superficial compliance and achieve meaningful behavior change. Using this evidence-based approach promotes successful rehabilitation and reentry by drawing on clients' values, goals, and strengths--not simply telling them what to do.