Psychology

For undergraduate and graduate courses in Learning Theory and Learning in departments of psychology and education.

Accessible for undergraduates yet thorough enough for graduate students, this comprehensive text defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. The text places learning in its historical perspective, giving students an appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research.

• NEW - Updated research and references throughout.

  • Provides students with the most current research in the field in a user-friendly user format.

• NEW - Research in the Pavlovian tradition.

  • Shows students learning irrelevance and superconditioning phenomena.

• NEW - “Active brain” approach in Gestalt psychology and neural plasticity.

  • Provides students with new information about exciting developments in the neurosciences.

• NEW - Contemporary re-thinking about the brain's reinforcement centers.

  • Shows students new thinking about the roles of these centers in addiction.

• Full-chapter coverage of each major theory/theorist.

  • Helps students recognize the significance of each theory/theorist and their contribution to the field.

• Examples of theory put into practice.

  • Enables students to relate theoretical concepts to real-life situations.

• End-of-chapter evaluation sections—Includes conditions and criticisms.

  • Develops students' critical-thinking skills.

• Updated research and references throughout.

  • Provides students with the most current research in the field in a user-friendly user format.

• Research in the Pavlovian tradition.

  • Shows students learning irrelevance and superconditioning phenomena.

• “Active brain” approach in Gestalt psychology and neural plasticity.

  • Provides students with new information about exciting developments in the neurosciences.

• Contemporary re-thinking about the brain's reinforcement centers.

  • Shows students new thinking about the roles of these centers in addiction.

I. INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING.

II. PREDOMINANTLY FUNCTIONALISTIC THEORIES.

III. PREDOMINANTLY ASSOCIATIONISTIC THEORIES.

IV. PREDOMINANTLY COGNITIVE THEORIES.

V. A PREDOMINANTLY NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL THEORY.

VI. AN EVOLUTIONARY THEORY.

VII. SOME FINAL THOUGHTS.

     16. A Final Word.

Theories of Learning  (Psychology)
Learning  (Psychology)

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  Introduction to the Theories of Learning, 8/E
  Olson & Hergenhahn
  ©2009 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 512 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0136057721 | ISBN-13: 9780136057727
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  For undergraduate and graduate courses in Learning Theory and Learning in departments of psychology and education.

  Accessible for undergraduates yet thorough enough for graduate students, this comprehensive text defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. The text places learning in its historical perspective, giving students an appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research.

Building Bridges: The Allyn & Bacon Student Guide to Service-Learning
Hamner
©2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 128 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319742 | ISBN-13: 9780205319749
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Clicker Questions for Introductory Psychology
Martichuski
©2009 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205688039 | ISBN-13: 9780205688036
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Contemporary Readings in Psychology: A New York Times Reader
Coats
©2000 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 126 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0139775137 | ISBN-13: 9780139775130
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How to Write Psychology Papers, 2/E
Parrott
©1999 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 144 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321044665 | ISBN-13: 9780321044662
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Insights into Human Development Video
Allyn & Bacon
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Video | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205466249 | ISBN-13: 9780205466245

InterWrite PRS RF (Personal Response System)
InterWrite PRS & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2005 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205436951 | ISBN-13: 9780205436958

Introductory Psychology DVD Set for Psychology
Pearson Canada
©2006 | Prentice Hall | DVD | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131754327 | ISBN-13: 9780131754324

Live!Psych
WADE & TAVRIS & Tavris
©2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130487325 | ISBN-13: 9780130487322
URL:  http://www.prenhall.com/kassin

Mind Matters CD-ROM
Hilton & Perdue
©2000 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130272787 | ISBN-13: 9780130272782
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Pearson Teaching Films for Introductory Psychology 2008
Pearson
©2009 | Prentice Hall | DVD | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205652808 | ISBN-13: 9780205652808

Psychobabble and Biobunk: Using Psychology to Think Critically about Issues in the News, 2/E
Tavris
©2001 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 107 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130279862 | ISBN-13: 9780130279866
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ResearchNavigator.com Guide: Psychology (Valuepack item only)
Kelley & Barr
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 96 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205517080 | ISBN-13: 9780205517084

Speaking Out: Interviews with People Who Struggle
Oltmanns & Emery
©2011 | Prentice Hall | DVD | Estimated Availability : 12/01/2010
ISBN-10: 0205773419 | ISBN-13: 9780205773411

Stress Management Workbook: Techniques and Self Assessment Procedures
Gramling & Auerbach
©1998 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 176 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0138539200 | ISBN-13: 9780138539207
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iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205594506 | ISBN-13: 9780205594504

MySearchLab (access code required)
Pearson
©2010 | Prentice Hall | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205699391 | ISBN-13: 9780205699391
URL:  http://www.mysearchlab.com

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  Hergenhahn & Olson
  ©2005 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Book; 512 pp | Instock
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