Psychology the science of mind and behavior / [Book] :
Michael W. Passer, Ronald E. Smith.
- 2nd ed.
- Boston, Mass. : McGraw-Hill, c2004.
- l v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1CD.
Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of modern psychology. Through a variety of features, the text challenges students to think critically about psychology as a science and its impact on their lives. To help students study more effectively and efficiently, a groundbreaking adaptive questioning diagnostic and personalized study plan help students "know what they know" while guiding them to master these concepts through engaging interactivities, exercises, and readings.