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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - The Science of Psychology Defining Psychology and Exploring its Roots Contemporary Approaches to Psychology Psychology's Scientific Method Types of Psychological Research Research Samples and Settings Conducting Ethical Research Learning About Psychology Means Learning About You CHAPTER 2 - The Brain and Behavior The Nervous System Neurons Structures of the Brain and Their Functions The Endocrine System Brain Damage, Plasticity, and Repair Genetics and Behavior CHAPTER 3 - Sensation and Perception How We Sense and Perceive the World The Visual System The Auditory System Other Senses CHAPTER 4 - States of Consciousness The Nature of Consciousness Sleep and Dreams Psychoactive Drugs Hypnosis Meditation CHAPTER 5 - Learning Types of Learning Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Observational Learning Cognitive Factors in Learning Biological, Cultural, and Psychological Factors in Learning CHAPTER 6 - Memory The Nature of Memory Memory Encoding Memory Storage Memory Retrieval Forgetting Tips from the Science of Memory, for Studying and for Life CHAPTER 7 - Thinking, Intelligence, and Language The Cognitive Revolution in Psychology Thinking Intelligence Language CHAPTER 8 - Human Development Exploring Human Development Child Development Adolescence Emerging Adulthood, Adult Development, and Aging CHAPTER 9 - Motivation Theories of Motivation Hunger and Sex Beyond Hunger and Sex: Approaches to Motivation in Everyday Life Emotion Motivation and Emotion: The Pursuit of Happiness CHAPTER 10 - Personality Psychodynamic Perspectives Humanistic Perspectives Trait Perspectives Personological and Life Story Perspectives Social Cognitive Perspectives Biological Perspectives Personality Assessment CHAPTER 11 - Social Psychology Social Cognition Social Behavior Social Influence Intergroup Relations Close Relationships CHAPTER 12 - Psychological Disorders Defining and Explaining Abnormal Behavior Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders Eating Disorders Dissociative Disorders Schizophrenia Personality Disorders Combating Stigma CHAPTER 13 - Therapies Biological Therapies Psychotherapy Sociocultural Approaches and Issues in Treatment The Effectiveness of Psycho therapy CHAPTER 14 - Health Psychology Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Making Positive Life Changes Resources for Effective Life Change Toward a Healthier Mind (and Body): Controlling Stress Toward a Healthier Body (and Mind): Behaving as If Your Life Depends upon It Psychology and Your Good Life