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Understanding Psychology, 7/E
Charles G. Morris, Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan
Dr. Albert A. Maisto, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

ISBN-10: 0131931997
ISBN-13: 9780131931992

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 608 pp
Published: 03/09/2005

This item has been replaced by Understanding Psychology, 9/E.

A one-semester course in general psychology/introduction to psychology.

This book presents a scientific, accurate, and thorough overview of the essential concepts of psychology in engaging language that the average student can easily comprehend. It is current without being trendy; and it is written clearly without being condescending.

Q: What do you look for in a book with regards to the scientific foundation of psychology?
A: Students come into this course with a lot of preconceived ideas about what psychology is about and a key part of the introductory course is for students to understand the scientific basis of the discipline. Morris/Maisto present a scientific, accurate, and thorough overview of the essential concepts of psychology in engaging language that the average reader can easily understand. The NEW edition of Morris/Maisto has over 700 new references, most from 2003 & 2004.

Q: How do you reinforce the concepts students are studying?
A: Morris/Maisto apply psychological theory and concepts to help students better understand the material they are covering.

NEW Study Skills section--takes the material covered in the course and helps students improve their study habits, see "To the Student" pg. xvii-xx
Talking Graphics--helps students understand how the graphics relate to the material they are covering, see Figure 2-3 on pg. 45; see Figure 6-4 on pg. 196
Apply your Understanding--questions have been added to "Check Your Understanding" quiz section at the end of each major section to help students review and retain concepts, as well as apply what they've learned to real-life situations.
Live!Psych simulations and experiments--integrated into the chapter material with icons. 30+ media-rich, interactive animations, demonstrations and simulations PLUS 15 interactive media experiments give students additional practice with core concepts and teach them more about the process of research methods.

Q: How do you get students to understand how the content they are learning applies to their lives?
A: Morris/Maisto helps students think about these issues through "Understanding the World Around Us" and "Understanding Ourselves" boxed features.

Understanding the World Around Us--NEW critical thinking questions that help students use psychology to understand issues in the news and events occurring in the world around them.

See pg. 136, Binge Drinking on College Campuses
See pg.406, The Insanity Defense

Understanding Ourselves--provide practical information on how students can apply psychology to their own lives

See pg. 220, Becoming a More Skillful Problem Solver
See pg. 349, Evaluating Your Personality

Q: How do you help students to retain and recall the material covered in the course?
A: Instead of just processing lists of unrelated facts, Morris/Maisto help students to better understand the material by making the content clear and understandable. Using techniques that apply the content to student lives, Morris/Maisto make it easier for students to relate and recall the concepts covered.

This is done through the following NEW features:

Study Skills Section--takes the material covered in the course and helps students improve their study habits, see "To the Student" pg. xvii-xx
Summary tables--Added to most chapter, these tables provide a concise overview of key information, see "Rods and Cones" pg. 85
Apply Your Understanding questions--added at the end of every "Check Your Understanding" quiz to encourage students to use what they have just learning in order to understand real-life situations, see pgs. 202, 270, 311
Critical Thinking Questions--Added to the the end of every "Understanding the World Around Us" box, these questions encourage students to apply what they learned about critical thinking in Chapter 1
Four new chapter-opening vignettes--See Chapters 1, 12, 13 and 14. Updated material to make it as effective and timely as possible.

1. The Science of Psychology.

2. The Biological Basis of Behavior.

3. Sensation and Perception.

4. States of Consciousness.

5. Learning.

6. Memory.

7. Cognition and Mental Abilities.

8. Motivation and Emotion.

9. Life-Span Development.

10. Personality.

11. Stress and Health Psychology.

12. Psychological Disorders.

13. Therapies.

14. Social Psychology.

Appendix: Measurement and Statistical Methods.

Introductory Psychology [BRIEF TEXTS] (Psychology)

Understanding Psychology, 9/E
Morris & Maisto
©2010 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 624 pp | Estimated Availability : 12/01/2009
ISBN-10: 0205769063 | ISBN-13: 9780205769063
Brief Description

For introductory psychology courses at two year and four year schools

This book presents a scientific, accurate, and thorough overview of the essential concepts of psychology in engaging language that the average student can easily comprehend. It is current without being trendy; and it is written clearly and accessibly.
Understanding Psychology, MyLab Edition (Book Alone), 8/E
Morris & Maisto
©2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 672 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136015913 | ISBN-13: 9780136015918
Brief Description

A one-semester course in general psychology/introduction to psychology.

This book presents a scientific, accurate, and thorough overview of the essential concepts of psychology in engaging language that the average student can easily comprehend. It is current without being trendy; and it is written clearly and accessibly.
NOW AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGED with MyPsychLab. Every copy of Understanding Psychology, 8e MyPsychLab comes with access to MyPsychLab and a laminated study sheet for students.
Understanding Psychology, MyLab Edition (with MyPsychLab Pegasus with E-Book Student Access Code Card), 8/E
Morris & Maisto
©2009 | Prentice Hall | Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 672 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205684904 | ISBN-13: 9780205684908
Brief Description

For introductory psychology courses at two year and four year schools

This book presents a scientific, accurate, and thorough overview of the essential concepts of psychology in engaging language that the average student can easily comprehend. It is current without being trendy; and it is written clearly and accessibly.
NOW AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGED with MyPsychLab. Every copy of Understanding Psychology, 8e MyPsychLab comes with access to MyPsychLab and a laminated study sheet for students.

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ISBN-10: 0131926861 | ISBN-13: 9780131926868
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©2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 58 pp | Instock
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Live!Psych Experiments and Simulations, 8/E
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©2009 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205688039 | ISBN-13: 9780205688036
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ISBN-10: 0139775137 | ISBN-13: 9780139775130
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ISBN-10: 0130272787 | ISBN-13: 9780130272782
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Psychobabble and Biobunk: Using Psychology to Think Critically about Issues in the News, 2/E
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©2001 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 107 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130279862 | ISBN-13: 9780130279866
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ISBN-10: 0138539200 | ISBN-13: 9780138539207
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©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205395376 | ISBN-13: 9780205395378

Allyn & Bacon Introductory Psychology Study Site (Open Access)
Allyn & Bacon
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205521436 | ISBN-13: 9780205521432
URL: http://www.abintropsychology.com

Allyn & Bacon Transparencies for Introduction to Psychology, 2004
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©2004 | Prentice Hall | Transparency; 232 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205398626 | ISBN-13: 9780205398621

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ISBN-10: 0205473008 | ISBN-13: 9780205473007
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©2004 | Prentice Hall | Video; 1 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205402909 | ISBN-13: 9780205402908

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Music and the Teaching of Psychology
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©2008 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
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