Introductory psychology with an evolutionary perspective.

Peter Gray’s evolutionary perspective and emphasis on critical thinking have made his comprehensive yet accessible introduction to psychology a widely respected classroom favourite. The eighth edition continues this tradition with co-author David Bjorklund who engages and stimulates students to investigate the big ideas in psychological science.

The most accessible, current and engaging introduction to health psychology today.

Health Psychology shows students how psychology and health are interconnected. Using real world examples, Straub encourages students to make meaningful connections between the science of health psychology and their own everyday experience. The text is comprehensive in its approach, and incorporates the latest research as it examines the field’s main ideas and models a scientific way of thinking about those i...

Developing scientific literacy at an introductory level.

This title is focussed on developing scientific literacy at an introductory level. It presents scientific concepts whilst exploring the real impact of psychology across different cultures. As well as dedicating time to the science of psychology, this book discusses gender, sexuality, diversity and inclusion, helping students to connect concepts to real life examples. It presents concepts in an approachable way keeping things current a...

The ideal text for students new to pharmacology based on the latest research and newest formulations.

Julien’s Primer of Drug Action continues to evolve side by side with the field it covers providing a thoroughly up to date look at psychotherapeutic and recreational drugs, including the latest research and the newest formulations. It introduces important concepts to build a strong foundation for students and then applies them to the most common recreational and psychotherapeutic drugs. Wri...

An engaging introduction to psychology for a globally-focused course.

Written by a world-renowned team of psychologists and researchers, this globally-focused textbook spans 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 li...

Innovative engagement. Enduring retention. The most effective way to explore psychological science, now with even more support for instructors.

Real stories, real engagement, real answers to student and instructor challenges

In this breakthrough student resource, two committed, tech-savvy professors, Deborah Licht and Misty Hull, combine years of research and teaching insights with the journalistic skill of science writer, Coco Ballantyne, who came to the project directly from Scientific Amer...

Eric Corty’s engaging textbook is exceptionally well suited for behavioral science students studying statistical practice in their field for the first time. An award-winning master teacher, Corty speaks to students in their language, with an approachable voice that conveys the basics of collecting and understanding statistical data step by step. Examples come from the behavioral and social sciences, as well as from recognizable aspects of everyday life to help students see the relevance of ...

The core of psychology in a rich print/media resource at an extraordinary price!

Psychology: A Concise Introduction offers a rich survey of the field’s fundamental research and concepts at an unbeatable price! The text also includes a robust media and supplements package for instructors and students, including Achieve. No other text/media resource for the course offers such an attractive combination of authority and affordability.

Richard Griggs and Sherri Jackson have revised and updated t...

Innovative engagement. Enduring retention. The most effective way to explore psychological science.

Exploring Psychology offers creative ways to help students retain psychology’s key principles, and do better in all their classes, not just psychology. The authors combine market-leading currency, fresh teaching ideas, fascinating applications, effective new study tools and technologies, with a compassionate and compelling storytelling voice. The result is a text which not only supports stud...

Kathleen Berger's acclaimed introduction to childhood and adolescence development weaves together classic and cutting-edge research, contemporary topics (especially neuroscience and culture), and relatable real stories and personal experiences.