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Excellent Introduction to the Field of Psychology
I had this book as a textbook for my intro to psych class. It is a well written text. Unlike most textbooks, it is not dry or boring. This book uses examples for it's concepts, such as Tiger Wood's golf game and Alice in Wonderland. It also has diagrams, definitions, graphs, tables, and mini-experiments to back up and sum up the text. In short, it is set up well for any type of learner. The text covers many areas of psychology, including the history, the brain, sense and perception, consciousness, learning, emotion, and disorders. I would definitely recommend it for a class or an ambitious solo reader. ... Read more

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social psychology
Easy reading and an enlightening read. The author does a great job utilzing examples and incorportating personal stories throughout the text.

What can I say? It is a schoolbook!
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Excellent Introduction to the Field of Psychology
I had this book as a textbook for my intro to psych class. It is a well written text. Unlike most textbooks, it is not dry or boring. This book uses examples for it's concepts, such as Tiger Wood's golf game and Alice in Wonderland. It also has diagrams, definitions, graphs, tables, and mini-experiments to back up and sum up the text. In short, it is set up well for any type of learner. The text covers many areas of psychology, including the history, the brain, sense and perception, consciousness, learning, emotion, and disorders. I would definitely recommend it for a class or an ambitious solo reader. ... Read more

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Excellent seller.I received it on time and in good condition. Thank You!!!
I appreciate that you sent the item so fast.The book was in good condition.Thank You.

Good condition.
The book took a while to arrive but once it did, it was in good shape.

Fundamentals of abnormal psychology
Wonderful to deal with.Book in fantastic new condition.Book arrived very quickly.
Recommended to all from every aspect.
Kindest regards.

abnormal psychology
This book is good.It is interesting, well organized, and is punctuated with good case studies, modern issues, pictures, and graphs.

it was ok
it came, but wasn't the same quality as i expected it to be. it came a little slow too. however, it was in good condition. ... Read more

Book Description

• Defines, models and practices Critical and Scientific Thinking
• Culture and gender integrated throughout
• Active Learning focus

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Good Textbook
This is a really good book as far as textbooks go.It is easy to read, understand, has good review quizzes, and it is written with a sense of humor. ... Read more

Book Description
The accomplished author team of Phillip Zimbardo (APA president 2001-2002), Ann Weber, and Bob Johnson combine once again to present psychology to readers in a meaningful, manageable format.Each chapter of this book focuses on the key questions and core concepts of psychology, supported by an extensive pedagogical structure. A wealth of instructive features, such as "Psychology in Your Life," "Using Psychology to Learn Psychology," and "Do it Yourself!" enhance reader learning and retention of key psychological concepts. Psychology, 4/e integrates a cross-cultural and multicultural perspective to make psychology meaningful for all readers. For anyone interested in introductory psychology or general psychology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Love this textbook
I find it interesting, and entertaining to read! Because this is an introductory book and has to include a lot of the basic key information about Psychology, it's pretty concise and not much depth. But I absolutely love reading it.

excellent
Book was shipped and received in less than one week.book in very good condition and exactly what I purchased.great service!

Review on Psychology Book
Satisfied but the book does not really look like a new one.

The Truth About This Book
I have researched this book so intensely that it would take far too much room here to express my opinion. While I do not wish to be too negative, I found that the book did not present a balanced view of the study of the mind and human behaviour, and certainly did not back up its claims, nor show the complete truth about several things. To get a more extensive review, you are welcome to go here: http://wisdomfromtheword.blogspot.com/
The name of the site is "Psychology: Core Concepts, Fifth Edition."I have attempted to show another side that was not revealed in this book. The price of the book was not worth the information contained in it, but it was just my opinion, and in writing this, I am only trying to give the student a more fair and balanced view than the book itself did.

Excellent!
The book was a better deal and in better condition than the books that were offered at my campus bookstore! I am very pleased :-D ... Read more

Book Description

This comprehensive introductory psychology book is well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to the readers' success. This book is regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style, continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout. Biology and Behavior. Learning and Conditioning. Social Forces, Culture, and Behavior. Thinking and Intelligence. Memory. Emotion. Motivation. Theories of Personality. Health and Disorder. For anyone who is interested in introductory psychology.

Book Description
Includes:

*2 full-length practice tests

*Intensive psychology review, including social psychology, developmental psychology, personality, abnormal psychology, statistics, and more

*Effective strategies for scoring higher on the test

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Customer Reviews (11)

Helpful but not as your only study aid
This book is great in that it provided a quick but comprehensive review for the psychology GRE. While the in-depth explanations are there, you will definitely need something else for last minute studying and review. I used Kaplan's together with Princeton Review's and did quite well on the psych gre.

Must-read for anyone considering grad psych
This book was an excellent study guide for the November 2007 GRE psychology subject test. Like some reviewers pointed out, it didn't cover everything. That is to be expected on a comprehensive exam like this. To its enormous credit, this book does provide a wealth of information you need to know, for the Subject Test, and as someone preparing for a career in psychology.

Although the book's coverage of most topics is extremely superficial, it succeeds in its purpose of providing a broad overview of the range of topics tested on the exam. It also offers a unique (and kind of weird) perspective on the field of psychology.

The book is organized as a set of self-contained almost unrelated topics, thus making psychology seem like a collection of random theories and facts rather than a unified science. As a test review book, however, this is not a fault but very appropriate.

Very thorough, but use in conjunction with The Princeton Review
The Kaplan outshines the Princeton Review by far in terms of the depth of their explanations.I had never taken Personality, Physiology, Sensation/Perception, and only had limited knowledge of Cognitive Psych.The explanations were very clear and thorough in this book.There WERE errors (sham rage is listed in a box at the end of a section and incorrectly paired with an experiment, I believe, even though it was correctly explained earlier, as an example; also, on a sketch of the eye light was shown to be entering through the optic nerve instead of through the lens).HOWEVER, I was very glad I had it.I went through this book first, and then went through the Princeton Review.After that, I took the practice test provided by ETS.This took me approximately 6 weeks, and I received a very good score (95th percentile).I'm not guarunteeing anything, but spending the extra 15 bucks on this book will definitely be worth it in the long run.Just be sure you have ample time to work through both books.

Excellent review!
This book provided a quick but comprehensive review for the psychology GRE.I used it in conjunction with the Princeton Review prep book and got in the 99th percentile.Out of the two books, Kaplan's was a better resource.

Very helpful
I had a hard time studying for the Psych GRE because I found that the Kaplan and Princeton Review books contained entirely different information.After taking the test yesterday, I would definitely recommend using this book.It explains concepts rather than giving random facts, as the Princeton Review book does.In addition, I picked up a copy of the Barron's AP Psychology review book.It provides a really good overview of the topics and fills in some missing gaps. ... Read more

Book Description
This classic text emphasizes the science of psychology, with a special focus on applying that science to students' daily lives. Sensation, Perception, Biology, Motivation, Emotion, Development, Heath, Cognition, Intelligence, Learning, Memory, Personality, Stress, Social Psychology, History of Psychology,Research Methods, Disorders and treatments. Intro to Psych. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

test
This text is required for Psych 103 at Stony Brook Univ., LI, NY
It is excellent.

Exact
I received this book in only three days and it was in better condition than described...Not to mention the awesome price that I got for the book and expedited shipping!! My school wanted $113.00 for the book...psshhh.

A Perfect Match!
If you've ever wanted to learn as much as possible from an introductory textbook in the area of Psychology, look no more. This book has served as a tremendous assistant for Psychology, and various other areas of study where psychology is certainly related. If you enjoy learning about cognitive and other behavioral functions of the body, this book is a perfect match!

Very compelling
The authors' use of case studies and real-life examples makes this more than a textbook -- and much more readable than one. I found myself excited about reading each chapter. And I know I'll be looking up things in it in the future. My only quibble is that I found many copyediting errors that I hope the publisher will fix for future editions.

go professor Gerrig!!!!
I had the pleasure of taking intro psych with professor Gerrig (one of the authors),and surprise, this was the book we used. I found it to be a great resource;it is so jam packed with useful information about things that we encounter in life that i'd recommend buying this book even if you're not a psych student. ... Read more

Book Description
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and at all stops in between.It is a newly-christened approach within psychology that takes seriously the examination of that which makes life most worth living.Everyone's life has peaks and valleys, and positive psychology does not deny the valleys.Its signature premise is more nuanced, but nonetheless important: what is good about life is as genuine as what is bad and, therefore, deserves equal attention from psychologists.Positive psychology as an explicit perspective has existed only since 1998, but enough relevant theory and research now exist to fill a textbook suitable for a semester-long college course.A Primer in Positive Psychology is thoroughly grounded in scientific research and covers major topics of concern to the field: positive experiences such as pleasure and flow; positive traits such as character strengths, values, and talents; and the social institutions that enable these subjects as well as what recent research might contribute to this knowledge.Every chapter contains exercises that illustrate positive psychology, a glossary, suggestions of articles and books for further reading, and lists of films, websites, and popular songs that embody chapter themes.A comprehensive overview of positive psychology by one of the acknowledged leaders in the field, this textbook provides students with a thorough introduction to an important area of psychology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Great Guide to a Different Perspective
When I first heard of "positive psychology" I thought..."so what is negative psychology supposed to be?" The terminology shouldn't hang you up. Positive psychology is a look a what psychology can be sans the illness orientation. What this means is that you are really studying how people can use their minds without concentrating on how that thing they do with their hair is an obvious sign of their insecurity, their masturbatory tendencies, or their love affair with their anal stage of development. The book has great information but is not written in a stuffy or pretentious way. Without a doubt it is one of the most readable psychology books I've ever had the pleasure of recommending. Even though the author supplies the reader with tons of references to help him in his continued study, for the casual reader this book can easily stand by itself. If you are lucky enough to get this as a text book in college enjoy the course and the professor wise enough to chose this book.

Dr. Peterson's Delivery of Positive Psychology to the Masses
A Primer in Positive Psychology delivers a text full of the details from what has been concept for a decade.With the field of Positive Psychology coming to the point of being a deliverable product to the public, Dr. Peterson frames up a concise text of understandable background on what we are and how positive strategies of behavior throughout the lifetime can benefit all people.This establishes the goal of making Positive Psychology a core life training for students at all levels of education, beginning with primary stages.This textbook format gives parents the tools for themselves and their young adult children to teach themselves the principles of excelling at life, not just surviving it.

The Top Ten Reasons to Love Chris Peterson's "Primer in Positive Psychology"
At Coaching Toward Happiness and at MentorCoach, we
write about the leading figures in positive psychology
and in coaching and talk to them in live
teleconference interviews.We interviewed
Chris three times.His new book is exceptional.

Here's why:

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1.It's The Best.
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Okay.This is arguably the best introduction to positive
psychology ever written.It ties all the key issues
together in a compelling way.It provides understanding,
depth, rich resources, and it's fun to read.

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2.It's Reader-Friendly.
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It's a large trade paperback, 314 pages.Rich with fascinating
detail, web sites, movies, overarching explanations of research.
Bad writing makes the reader feel dumb.Good writing makes the
reader feel smart.Chris makes you feel smart.

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3.If You Teach.
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If you teach positive psychology, you have to use this book.Listen
to the founder of the field:"This is the definitive textbook in
positive psychology.But more than that, it may be the single best
textbook on any subject that I have ever read... (It) both made me
laugh out loud and brought tears to my eyes." -- Martin E. P. Seligman

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4.For the Bright Professional
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It's perfect for the curious, bright professional who's new to
positive psychology and wants to quickly get up to speed.If
you understand The Primer, you'll be ahead of 99% of the people
in your field.

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5.It Sounds Like Chris.
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Conversational and accessible.It reads like he talks.And it
reads like a conversation with someone who's twice won the
honor of best teacher at the University of Michigan.

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6.It Has Tiny Throw-Away Nuggets.
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The words "positive psychology" were first used, not by Seligman
in 1998, but Maslow in 1954."...The smiley-face icon was created
for a life insurance company in 1964 by a Massachusetts graphic
artist, who was paid $45 for his creation.Neither the insurance
company nor artist Harvey Bell copyrighted the symbol which
has--perhaps as a result--become extremely popular."

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7.The Songs.
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Each chapter ends with films and dozens of Chris' favorite, relevant
songs:"Be True to Your School" (Beach Boys); "Get Up, Stand Up"
(Bob Marley & the Wailers), "To Sir, With Love" (LuLu); "I Feel
Good" (James Brown); "My Sweet Lord" (George Harrison).Walking
on Sunshine" (Katrina & the Waves).He admits to being a baby
boomer and knows it shows in his song choice.He also believes
a relevant song is a great way to signal the beginning of a class.

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8.Personal Usefulness.
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You might even find it personally useful.Of the thousands of
suggestions for increasing happiness that have been proffered
in the last fifty years, indeed over the centuries, which have
so far been empirically examined?It goes beyond the headlines
and looks in detail at what the research might really mean for what
you do.

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9.It's Unpretentious.
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In 2003, I sometimes taught a teleclass from Chris' office at Penn.
His entire office consisted of a computer, a bare floor, one table
and chair, and a bookshelf with 15 scattered books.Nothing to
indicate, for example, that he was among the world's 100 most
frequently cited psychologists during the past 20 years.

The Primer is similarly down to earth.Name one other famous academic
who would write this paragraph:

"...some skeptics still believe that positive psychologists miss
the "obvious" point that life is tragic...I disagree but will
not belabor the point except to note that tragedy admits to
gradations.Even if everything sucks, some things suck more
than others, an irrefutable fact given how people actually behave
if not what they say....Whether we label ...preferred circumstances
"positive" or "less sucky" then becomes a matter of semantics (P. 13)."

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10.Find the Tenth Reason Yourself.
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Chris was the lead creator of the VIA Survey of Signature Strengths,
a central positive psychology assessment.More than 300,000 people
from throughout the world have taken it.Who better to write about the
importance of individual strengths and values than the world's leading
expert?This is just one part of this book.You'll be able to find
many more than the "tenth" reason when you read him.

And, even better, if you'd also like to *listen* to him talk about
his work, you can.There are three free online interviews--two also
available by telephone--in the archive of the Coaching Toward
Happiness eNewsletter.Amazon's ground rules preclude my telling
you the url but if you google ["Coaching Toward Happiness" + Chris Peterson], you'll find them.



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Book Description
Bruce Goldstein's COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY connects the study of cognition to your everyday life. This accessible book introduces you to landmark studies as well as the cutting-edge research that defines this fascinating field. To help you further experiment with and understand the concepts in the text, you can use COGLAB 2.0: THE ONLINE COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORY. Available at www.academic.cengage.com, COGLAB contains dozens of classic experiments designed to help you learn about cognitive concepts and how the mind works. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Good Book
To be completely honest the only reason I bought this book was because it was required for one of my classes.Overall though the book is a fairly easy read with lots of demonstrations throughout.In the center of the book there are also several color "plates" as they call them, that are refered to during the reading.This book also comes with a Coglab manual.If you are not taking a class that requires the manual, then I would look for just the text book.To use the online part you need a special code from a school to access it.The Coglabs are fun though and a vaild learning experience that teach you a lot about yourself.This book is a far easier read than a lot of textbooks I have had to read.If you are interested in the subject of Congnitive Psychology then I would recommend this book as an introduction.

not a bad book...
for such a boring subject. Why, oh why are textbooks so ridonkulously expensive, though? This one had a black and blue color scheme- not exactly "no expense spared" for a hundred dollar textbook. ... Read more

Book Description
Like reading a magazine-not studying from a text-Plotnik's PSYCHOLOGY, EIGHTH EDITION will draw you in and show you how visual and exciting the study of psychology can be. Rod Plotnik's modular, visually-oriented approach to the fundamentals of psychology makes even the toughest concepts engaging and entertaining. Incorporating the latest research updates, the text breaks concepts down into small, easily digested chunks that give you and great flexibility how you approach and study the subject. This Eighth Edition expands upon Plotnik's commitment to helping you learn. For instance, For instance, "Learning Links" features in the text connect you to the newly updated PowerStudy 3.0 CD-ROM. Inaddition, you can access the Book Companion Website that includes personalized Self-Study Assessments-giving you even further assistance in reviewing and prioritizing study time for maximum effectiveness. ... Read more

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Very Informative book, no stone left unturned!
This book is the most interesting and informative psychology book out there. It explains all the psycholoical processes to a tee! Pay no attention to the negative feedback, it's either too old from prior editions, or off subject completely. This book is a must have in your arsenal for dealing with and understanding people.

Not pleased with shipped product
Advertised used book, charged $60.00
Shipped Used version of "Instructors edition" which is worth $0 even if new.

Introduction to Psychology Sixth Edition Rod Plotnik
Almost new! In top condition, some pages highlighted

Plotnik's 5th Ed. Introduction to Psychology
I am giving this book 4 stars based on my students' responses to it.Although I was not too impressed with it when I reviewed part of the prepublication material, my students have loved it.They find it easy to read, and its ending of topics on facing pages always gives them a logical place to stop reading.I felt that the choice of Kristi Yamaguchi as illustrative of a self-actualized individual was a bit much, since she is (was) only about 20 at the time.She's got a long way to go in other areas of her life to be really considered self-actualized!!My students had little memory of Kurt Cobain, either- I felt these choices would cause the book to quickly become dated.I must, however, reiterate that my students enjoyed it, and read chapters they weren't assigned just because they liked the style.If it gets my students to read, I guess I need to put aside my prejudices and I am going with it for another semester.The accompanying study guide leaves much to be desired with regard to answers- I really hate answer sheets that aimply say "1-A, 2-B" without explaining why the other selections were incorrect.

Intro. to Psychology
The 5th edition, 1998 book is great. It begins with an autistic woman and test anxiety and relates how the field of psychology has helped improve both. This book has Test Reviews for its readers and if you finsh with a chapter and you hunger for more this book gives you the links to look up onthe internet. As an Introduction to psychology this book does its job. ... Read more

Book Description
James Kalat's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY does far more than cover major theories and studies; it encourages you to question the information and ask yourself, "How was this conclusion reached?" and "Does the evidence really support it?" In this student-praised text, Kalat challenges your preconceptions about psychology to help you become a more informed consumer of information not only during your college experience but, also as you venture into your post-college life. With his humorous writing style and hands-on "Try It Yourself" exercises, Kalat puts you at ease and gets you involved with what you are studying so that you can succeed in your course. ... Read more

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disappointed...
not the correct item... instead, a crapy cram 101 outlines book... the seller is called "Warehouse Deals"... be aware of that...

great value book
I bought this at Amazon.com from an Awesome Deal I found on DailyTool.com. I found this book very interesting. Strongly recommend.

Great
This book was in very good condition, fast delivery, and I would buy from the seller again.

Great text book!
I took a Intro. to Psychology course as a Prerequisite for Nursing school.Kalat explains everything clearly with great pictures,charts,examples, graphs, etc.I got an A in the course and I give the book an A as well. I also highly recommend the study guide that goes along with this book, it came in very handy and is complete with practice tests for each chapter.

The best all-around book for the general intro class
I have been teaching large sections of Introductory Psychology for many years.In that time, I have used many books and have had a good opportunity to evaluate their relative merits.

First, I'll talk about how I teach and how different books may fit the demographics of a class.Intro books can vary along a number of factors, including readability, technical completeness, political correctness, and conceptual support.Classes of students can vary interms of preparation level for the information and reading skills.

Many times, books sacrifice readability for more information, or vise versa.A book that is readable, complete, and supports its concepts with examples and research - is rare.

I love Worth and Loftus, but find that it is too complex for many students in a general intro class (though it is great for honors classes).I have used Myers, but find that it sacrifices accuracy and completeness for readability.In that sense, Worth/Loftus shoots too high and Myers shoots too low.

I have found that Kalat shoots right on target for my purposes.

The first things I look for in a text are: 1) How it covers biopsychology, 2) How it covers sensation and perception, and 3) How it covers Learning and behaviorism.

Many books will gloss over this information leaving students able to read the material, but scratching their heads about what it means.Other books go into so much detail that students feel pounded and still scratch their heads.

Kalat was able to cover these technical topics in such a way as to make this information understandable, without going farther than necessary.Any book can cover the fluffier stuff in psychology, but few can do as well with the technical stuff.

In addition, I have not found examples of political bias or pandering to certain ideas just because they are they current fad.

I will probably be using this text for quite a while. ... Read more

Book Description
Health Psychology, 5/e by Shelley Taylor, one of the foremost researchers in health psychology, has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest research findings in the field. This edition offers a new design, increased pedagogy and a more concise presentation. The result is a text that conveys the increasing sophistication and complexity of the field in a manner that is accessible and exciting to undergraduates.The flexible organization and emphasis of many relevant areas of psychology make Health Psychology, 5e appropriate for courses in Health Psychology, Health and Human Behavior, and allied health and pre-med/pharmacy programs. The text takes a social psychological perspective that provides clear explanations of biological, psychological and social factors in health issues reinforced with case that illustrate important points.A variety of theoretical perspectives are incorporated as they relate to particular health problems. ... Read more

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School Book
I have not received this book yet, it was sent out to my dad's address, but returned to Amazon since I have a forwarding at the post office to my new address, and when re-ordered, it still hasn't shipped again.

Where's Injury Risk Behavior?
Although the coverage of typical behavioral medicine topics like stress, pain, and chronic diseaseis adequate, INJURY is the leading cause of death to children, adolescents and young adults and is poorly represented in examples and literature. The CDC recently released a bibliography of scientific literature on behavioral science approaches to unintentional injuries (accidents) that lists 800+ scientific articles addressing injury prevention interventions (cdc.gov/injury).This textbook does not discuss these studies or cite case examples of health psychology applied to injury prevention. Chronic disease and pain are not the only maladies helped by health psycholgists.

Read Only If Required
Shelley Taylor may be a well-respected researcher, but her skills as a textbook writer/educator leave much to be desired.She is primarily an academic social psychologist, and it shows-- there are very few clinical applications of the theory in the text.The book is very, very dry, repetitive, and (perhaps most importantly) it occasionally gives somewhat dated information.(This despite the fact that there was a delay in receiving my text because it was brand new!).I found the text to be somewhat condescending-- it attempts to make the information relevant to college/university students by discussing issues that our age group might identify with-- but I personally felt that Dr. Taylor has underestimated what undergraduates are capable of understanding.I also know that many, many other students in my health psych course disliked this text, and our instructor was even motivated enough to change texts for her next course! ... Read more

Book Description
With an accessible, easy-to-understand writing style, the fifth edition of COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY will give you the tools you need to be successful in the course! This text covers cognitive neuroscience, attention and consciousness, perception, memory, knowledge representation, language, problem-solving and creativity, decision-making and reasoning, cognitive development, and intelligence. Common themes at the end of every chapter will help you spend more time studying important information and less time trying to figure out what you need to know. The author provides a "from lab to life" approach covering theory and lab and field research, as well as applications to everyday life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Extremely poor organization
This book has the worst organization of any textbook that I have ever tried to read.The paragraphs lack flow and cohesive themes, thus making the text very difficult to follow.

Only buy this book if it is required for a class.

Better alternatives....
This textbook is a real drag to read even when you are interested in the subject matter. A highlighter is a must because it reads like a novel with very few headings. It isnt in color and has many errors and typos. If it is required, buy it used because it probably wont be a book you want to keep.If you are looking to learn about cognition look towards the neuroscience books LWW and Lange offer.

Poorly written for a college level textbook
I don't know if earlier editions are better, but this one (4th) is definitely poor quality. The writing is absolutely terrible in some places--short, choppy sentences that often don't connect to the rest of the paragraph--and gives the feeling of having been cut-and-pasted. The style feels almost amateurish and is very distracting, making it hard to actually learn the subject being presented. Not at all a good choice as the main textbook for a class.

Too many errors for a fourth edition.
Basically there are an unacceptable amount of erratum and misspellings in this fourth edition, so much so that I feel compelled to write my first review on Amazon.These mistakes could be overlooked I suppose, but the bigger problem is that the writing does not flow and much of the material is not explained well, specifically the different theories of attention.Granted, I've only just finished reading the third chapter, but if the rest of the text is like the first three chapters, I am in for some suffering.

Great purchase
The book was in good condition and was shipped really fast to my home. It was a great transaction, thanks a lot. ... Read more

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Intro to Psychology Textbook
This is an excellent mid-level intro psych book. It uses the APA learning outcomes to guide content. It is very user friendly text with a great graphics. It is not at the level of an Atkinson or Weiten (full version)text but not as easy as Coon. If you are a beginning student of psychology you will find this to be a very enjoyable text that will keep you reading without falling asleep! If you are an instructor of psychology looking for a text and have a very diverse classroom this text may work well for you! ... Read more

Book Description
Successfully completing the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) exam is the typical requirement for licensed practice and employment as a psychologist in public education. Until now, most graduate students and other professionals relied only on informal study guides or information provided by the test publisher (Praxis). Although students need to utilize informal study guides, this insider's book is essential for effective preparation. Most important, the School Psychology Licensure Exam Guide is one of the very few publications to provide a complete practice test! In addition to a mock quiz with highly similar test items, this guide provides a thorough review of key concepts, theories and advice. If you plan on becoming a school psychologist and taking the NASP exam, then the School Psychology Licensure Exam Guide is a necessity. ... Read more

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Highly Recommend!!!
Passed with a 710!!!Great book to prepare for the Praxis!The book focuses on sooo many topics that are actually on the test.I agree with everyone else though... Read through some of the major articles in Best Practices and info in Sattler's books. It def tied everything together for me!

Great Praxis Prep Tool
This is the book to buy to prepare for the School Psychology Licensure Exam (aka: Praxis). I studied in a great program and university, which offered many hands-on experiences prior to taking this exam; however, this book was all that I used to study, and I passed the test my first time. There were even questions on the actual exam that came directly from the practice test. All of my colleges have purchased this and have been satisfied as well. For those of you who want more, I also highly recommend reading the NASP Position Statements in the NASP Best Practices in School Psychology books, Volumes I and II. Good luck!

A decent resource for preparing for the exam
I will admit that I only looked at the practice test in the back of the book the day before the actual exam; however, the practice test was very representative of the actual test items (although some were outdated). In fact, some of the practice questions were on the actual exam.

Excellent resource
I used this book, the Sattler texts, NASP Website and the School Psych Best Practice books. After reviewing a variety of texts and materials this book was the condensed summary that I needed to review before exam day.My score was 730 on theJune 2007 session and was my first time writing.I also used it to help prepare for the EPPP and passed the July 2007 session of that exam.

A great study guide
This book has divided the important topics into 5 sections. The book gives general and specific things to study and the practice test is pretty good. The only bad thing about the practice test is that it only gives 4 answer choices per question, while the actual test has 5 answer choices. The time it takes to take the actual test will be longer than it takes to do the practice test. ... Read more

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please help
im trying to buy this book for this semester starting in aug. the problem is theres no pic of the book. can someone tell me if the cover of this is burgendy & is the 4th edition...author just says 'hockenbury * hockenbury' on the cover. Thanks!!!

the book was ok
look through the book there were really bad highlighter marks and what not.the condition was pretty bad, i was kind of aggitated but yeah. the book came on time though

Discovering Psychology
this book when it came to my house was BRAND NEW and for the low price of 45 dollars, and in my school it cost almost 100 dollars.

psychology
There was lots of writting in a book that was advertised as new.

Discovering Psychology
I found that this was one of the best textbooks I've owned. It deeply described the meanings of psychology. Through-out my entire semester, I found this book to be extremely helpful with my exams and research reports. I didn't really need that many references because the book had so many. A really awesome book. ... Read more

Book Description
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition,the new edition of the best-selling sport and exercise psychology book onthe market, continues to provide a thorough introduction to the keyconcepts in the field. Written by internationally respected authors, itprovides students and new practitioners with a comprehensive view of sportand exercise psychology, bridges the gap between research and practice,conveys principles of professional practice, and captures the excitement ofthe world of sport and exercise.

A supreme effort has been made to meet the increasing needs ofprofessors, practitioners, and students. To further improve the totallearning experience, the new edition features
• an online study guide that provides an interactive learningexperience for students;
• thoroughly updated material that reflects the latest researchand practice in the field to keep students aware of recent findings and hottopics in the field; and
• more contemporary practical examples, case studies, andanecdotes to help students understand various theories and concepts.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition, allowsstudents to gain an understanding of the field while learning how to applysport and exercise knowledge. The book contains seven parts that may bestudied in any sequence. Part I introduces students to the field, detailingits history, current status, and the various roles of sport and exercisepsychologists. Part II focuses on personal factors that affect performanceand psychological development in sport, physical education, and exercisesettings. In part III, the authors focus on two major classes ofsituational factors that influence behavior: competition and cooperation,and feedback and reinforcement. Part IV focuses on group interaction andprocesses, while part V discusses how psychological techniques may be usedto help people perform more effectively. Part VI addresses the variousroles psychological factors play in health and exercise. The final section,part VII, deals with main topics of psychological development andwell-being that are important to both society and sport and exercisepsychology, including childrenÂ's psychological development through sportparticipation, aggression in sport, and moral development and good sportingbehavior in sport and physical activity contexts.

The online study guide is a trend-setting addition that will allow thesubject of sport psychology to come alive to its users. The study guide iswritten to work directly with the text; mentions of the study guide appearin each chapter to encourage readers to take advantage of the studyguideÂ's learning tools. Audio clips feature esteemed experts in the fielddiscussing key course concepts that they have studied and refined duringtheir professional careers. Video clips provide students with a realisticlook at how sport psychologists interact and communicate with athletes toimprove athletic experiences. These multimedia formats help studentsunderstand the research and practice of sport psychology in todayÂ'ssociety. This online study guide also features more than 90 individual andsmall-group learning activities that may be printed and handed in ore-mailed to instructors for assessment. These activities require studentsto

• use actual sport and exercise psychology instruments to assesstheir skills,
• determine how to respond to real-life scenarios (with shortanswers or essays),
• review and design research studies and experiments,
• search the Internet for relevant information, and
• apply and test their understanding of sport and exercisepsychology principles and concepts.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition, alsosupplies in-depth learning aids to help students think more criticallyabout applying the material. These aids include chapter objectives andsummaries, informative sidebars, key terms, key points, and discussionquestions in each chapter. Even the design, artwork, and photos have beenupdated to make the material more interesting and accessible to readers. Toaccommodate a variety of preferences and teaching styles, chapters arewritten so that they stand alone and can be taught either in or out oforder.

In addition to the inclusion of the new online study guide for students,the instructor ancillaries have also been improved. Updates have been madeto the presentation package containing more than 900 PowerPoint slides, thetest bank of more than 800 questions, and the instructor guide. Theseresources may all be found at the bookÂ's Web site.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition provides apowerful learning tool for understanding human behavior in sport andexercise settings. This new edition continues to ensure that futureresearchers and practitioners in the field are well equipped and enthusedabout the possibilities and challenges they will encounter. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Excellent undergraduate sport psychology textbook!
I used this book in my undergraduate and on-line graduate course in sport psychology since the first edition. This text does a good job of explaining theories and and describing sport psychology applications. Weinberg and Gould have developed a well organized, resourceful, and easy-to-read book that my students have enjoyed reading. College professors, this book has excellent ancillary materials.

Way of success
Suceeding in sport is not made by hazard.... it needs specific aptitudes that Mr WEINBERG et Mr GOULD explained very well in their booK. Please to the readers:can you give me the e mail ftom Mr Weinberg and Me Gould. Iwant to join them. Thank you. MICHEL REQUET ... Read more