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Psychology

By Daniel Schacter and Daniel Gilbert and Matthew Nock and Daniel Wegner
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Psychology by Daniel Schacter, Daniel Gilbert, Matthew Nock, and Daniel Wegner provides a comprehensive exploration of the foundational concepts and theories in psychology. The book delves into the human mind and behaviour, covering topics such as cognitive development, social psychology, and mental disorders. It is designed to engage readers through real-life examples, research findings, and thought-provoking questions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the latest insights in cognitive psychology, behavioural studies, and mental processes. The authors, renowned experts in the field, present complex psychological concepts in an engaging and approachable manner. Readers seeking to understand human behaviour and thought processes might find this exploration both informative and fascinating.

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This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors invite students to join them on a tour of their favorite subject: psychological science.

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This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors—respected researchers and popular writers—invite students to join them on a tour of their favourite subject: psychological science.

The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new material in Chapter 2 that examines the truth about psychological science, the rate of replication, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Chapter 1 presents a fresh perspective on the history of the science, revealing unexpected stories and new insights into its surprising origins.

Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.

The book can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations, and much more to make learning actively engaging.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781319324872

Publisher: Macmillan Learning

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Worth Publishers Inc.,U.S.

Edition: 5th ed. 2020

Illustration: 720 p.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 720

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Daniel Gilbert Daniel Schacter Daniel Wegner Education & Reference Matthew Nock Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

Daniel Schacter is William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology at Harvard University.
Daniel Gilbert is Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University
Matthew Nock is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. 
Daniel Wegner was the John Lindsley Professor of Psychology in Memory of William James at Harvard University and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 

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