Frequently Asked Questions. Quick Answers. Quick Answers—Formatting Find answers to common questions about running heads, margins, heading levels, lists, tables, figures, tables of contents, title pages, serial commas, and quotations in sixth edition APA Style. Supplemental and Related Materials. Publication Date: Item Number: Product Dimensions: 7. Current Stock:. Quantity: Decrease Quantity: Increase Quantity:.
Comprehensive coverage of key research enables students to achieve a thorough understanding of the discipline, top to bottom. New - Coverage of the latest developments in psychology ensures an up-to-date learning experience.
The 6th Edition has been updated to include: New research on SSRIs and the link between serotonin and various disorders A revised discussion of why eyewitness testimony can be unreliable Information about recent viral outbreaks around the world that are partly a result of the anti-vaccination movement Updated research on the genetic factors that influence neuroscience and therefore BMI Coverage of Type D personality, which is characterized by distress, negative emotions, and social inhibition More information on social identity theory and how it relates to aggression and altruism Expanded discussion of the genetic influences on the development of schizophrenia A greater emphasis on APA learning goals helps students master the skills they need to succeed In writing Psychology , the authors have used the American Psychological Association APA goals and assessment recommendations as guidelines for structuring content and integrating the teaching and homework materials.
By focusing on core competencies and successful methods of assessment, the authors strive to best enhance learning and facilitate successful learning outcomes. Based on APA recommendations, each chapter is structured around detailed l earning objectives. All of the instructor and student resources are also organized around these objectives, making the text and resources a fully integrated system of study.
The flexibility of these resources allows instructors to choose which learning objectives are important in their courses as well as which content they want their students to focus on. Updated - The introductory chapter, Psychology in Action , has been restructured around eight modules that address many of the APA learning goals for the undergraduate psychology major.
Critical thinking features in each chapter reinforce scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, supporting APA Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking. Dynamic content designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life Embedded videos bring content to life as students read.
Updated - Applying Psychology to Everyday Life Pearson Originals videos show current college students discussing how they see a variety of key introductory psychology concepts in their own lives — from being conditioned by their cell phones to overcoming test anxiety to finding mental health resources on campus. Fifteen new videos have been filmed for the 6th Edition. Accompanying interactives prompt students to reflect on how psychology applies to their everyday experiences. Chapter-opening Student Voice videos depict students sharing personal stories about how the chapter theme directly applies to their lives.
Additional embedded videos help explain key topics. Interactive content integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. Interactive figures and tables walk students through some of the more complex processes in psychology and let them evaluate their knowledge. Simulations and surveys enable students to engage with the material as they read. Interactive concept maps reinforce connections across topics. New - A new appendix examines the research findings and methods of industrial-organizational psychologists, and provides resources for learning more about a career in the I-O field, supporting APA Goal 5: Professional Development.
Embedded assessments such as quizzes and concept checks afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. Assessments in Revel let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way. The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study — anywhere, anytime, on any device.
Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day.
The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates. New - The Revel audio playlist lets students listen and learn as they go. And the Revel skill for Amazon Alexa gives them the power to listen on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices using simple voice commands.
The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing — among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking — into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden. Journal Prompts allow students to write short critical thinking-based journal entries about the chapter content.
By reinforcing critical thinking, they offer another way to expose students to the skills covered in APA Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking. Civil Capacities. Involuntary Civil Commitment. Sexual and Gender Harassment. The Juvenile Offender. The Nature and Extent of Juvenile Offending. The Developmental Perspective. Additional Social Developmental Influences.
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Typologies of Men Who Rape. Child Sex Offenders. Female Sex Offender Typologies. Online Child Sexual Predators. Juvenile Sex Offenders. Recidivism Rates of Sex Offenders. Risk Assessment of Sex Offenders. Multiculturalism and Victimization. Legal Rights of Victims. Victimization Data. Psychological Effects of Criminal Victimization.
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