McGraw-Hill OnlineMcGraw-Hill Higher EducationLearning Center
Student Center | Instructor Center | Information Center | Home
Sample Chapter
Overview
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Book Preface
What's New
Feature Summary
In-Psych Preview
Supplements
PageOut
Grade Summit
PowerWeb
Feedback
Help Center


Psychology 5/e Book Cover
Psychology, 5/e
Lester M. Sdorow, Arcadia University
Cheryl A. Rickabaugh, University of Redlands

What's New

  • Psychology vs. Common Sense: This feature examines common sense notions in light of research.
  • Thinking Critically About Psychology and the Media: Using information media (journals, newspapers, the internet) as the source, this features teaches students to think critically about information and teaches them to evaluate claims by utilizing research studies as a guide.
  • Web Icons: Placed in the margin next to the corresponding text, these icons alert students to additional topical research that is available on the text's web site.
  • Thought Questions: A list of critical thinking questions based on the material presented in the chapter. This is designed as a reinforcing exercise that tests students' comprehension of the chapter content.
  • New Content: Updated research and a sharper focus on gender and culture, especially in chapters 4 (Development), 8 (Memory), 9 (Thinking/Language), 11 (Motivation), 12 (Emotion), 16 (Health), and 17 (Social).








Copyright2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.