The second edition of 'The Science of Psychology' brings a truly appreciative view of psychology - as a science and for exploring behavior - to introductory students.

The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View treats psychology as an integrated science - placing function before dysfunction. The narrative shows where the various subfields of the science interconnect. This second edition provides a flexible solution for an AP Psychology course. From its readable and lively prose to the adaptive questioning diagnostic tool and personalized study plan on Connect Psychology, The Science of Psychology ensures an accurate and timely understanding of psychology as a science. Pedagogical and analytical thinking aides, intersections, and Psychological Inquiry encourage students' critical thinking and active engagement with the reading. Laura King's contemporary, engaging, and personal writing style draws students into the text and encourages them to read more actively and critically. The Science of Psychology adapts to students individually and provides a roadmap for success that gets students reading and studying more frequently, effectively, and efficiently. The adaptive questioning diagnostic in the Connect Psychology web-based assignment and assessment platforms ensures students understand key chapter concepts. Connect Psychology - turnkey course setups are available almost immediately, or the course can be customized at virtually any level. This makes The Science of Psychology perfect for face-to-face, online, or hybrid course delivery.

When things go right for students...things go right for instructors! Focusing on why things go right, The Science of Psychology: An Appreciation View, Third Edition, helps students understand and appreciate psychology as a science and as an integrated whole. Informed by student data, the third edition's program extends these themes and enhances their pedagogical value by guiding students toward topics they find the most challenging and then offering new learning resources to help students master them.

Ebook: The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View

-Help your Introductory Psychology students master the foundations of Psychology while developing an appreciation for the entire discipline. -Improve student performance with reports that highlight areas of strength and weakness and measure performance on learning objectives, metacognitive skills, and more. -Help your students understand the functional side of Psychology, including why things go right and how to apply Psychology to improve their day-to-day lives.

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