Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior with Concept Maps and Reviews (Psy 113 General Psychology)

More cohesive presentation of key ideas: Gateways Concepts articulate the major take-home ideas covered in each chapter. These concepts answer, and are integrated with, Gateway Questions that organize the chapter's topics and guide the discussion. In the retained Chapter in Review, a list of key points for each question/section reinforces the concepts.
Streamlined content: Chapter 3, "Human Development," combines and condenses material formerly presented in two separate chapters on child development and life-span development.
Added emphasis on critical thinking: Brainwaves boxes promote critical thinking by encouraging reflection on the role of the brain in understanding psychological phenomena. Topics include "Your Brain's 'Fat Point,'" and "The Schizophrenic Brain."
Known for its rich, student-friendly pedagogy, this book was the first college text to incorporate an SQ4R active-learning format, proven to be effective nationwide. Students focus on each topic through a concrete, six-step process that guides them from Survey to Question, Read, Reflect, Recite, Relate, and Review.
Boxed features encourage reflective processing, proven to foster understanding and form lasting memories. Critical Thinking boxes challenge students to question their own common-sense assumptions and research findings. Discovering Psychology boxes provide exercises for students to try themselves, encouraging self-discovery of concepts. The Clinical File encourages reflection on clinical applications. Co-written by an author who garners more accolades and rave reviews from instructors and students with each succeeding edition, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, THIRTEENTH EDITION attracts and holds the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. The Thirteenth Edition's hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration of the proven-effective SQ4R learn More »