psychology textbook?
[2008-06-02 01:05:22]

Q: any textbooks about any feature of psychology that does not require any previous knowledge about the ground; most importantly good textbooks that are popular, awards wtc.

A: Essentials of Psychology, Prentice-Hall, Inc. Easy to read, and understand. Remember to use the Glossary found in the back along with the subject index. So many don't and struggle with terminology.
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Which is the best AP Psychology textbook for self-preparation?
[2010-11-01 03:46:08]
Psychology: Its Principles and Applications

I want to get ready for the AP Psychology exam but the school that I go to doesn't offer any AP courses. What textbook can help me learn the psychology material that I need. Tests and exercises included in the textbook are not a priority because I think


The order by David Myers seems to be popular.

http://www.apreviewbooks.com/exam/AP-Psy chology has the highest rated AP Pschology exam preparation materials. These are not a substitute for a text list, but are very helpful for getting

Dr. Tim: Is the Bible a Psychology Textbook?

One of the 1st courses your child will take in college is Psych 101. Most Christian students are not prepared for the worldview assumptions underlying modern psychology. The professor may challenge and ridicule everything you hold dear. You may have heard that many young Christians “walk away” from their faith in the first years of college. Allowing your student’s first exposure to psychology to be in college is very risky. It was for me. That’s why I wrote Homeschool Psych: Preparing Christian Homeschool Students for Psychology 101. Let me help you prepare your student to near psychology from a Christian perspective - Dr. Tim Rice, D. Min., LPC, and homeschooling father of 4.

Sacramento State psychology professor won't teach without snacks

Sacramento State professor George Parrott walked out of his Psychology 101 lab class Thursday morning because his students didn't look after any snacks.

Instead, he says, he went to breakfast with his teaching socialize.

The professor said students are told of the requirement to set off snacks on the first day of class. A handout from the teacher is clear – "Not having a snack = no Dr. Parrott or TAs. Now you are responsible for your own lab distribution."

He said the snack obligation is his way of encouraging students to work collectively. It connects students who might not otherwise interact on a commuter campus, said the professor.

"Having these goodies in the class breaks down some of the formality and some of the rigidity in the class, which is one of the most stressful for students," Parrott said.

But students are crying foul, saying the teacher left before a review for a midterm to be given Monday. The test accounts for a good portion of their grade.

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Can you recomend a good general psychology textbook?
[2009-04-09 01:41:19]
am I all that they say that I am (87/365)

I have the Psychology for Dummies which I think has great information and covers everything, but I can't stand the inane tone. Any recomendations?


The worst selling Introductory Psych Text in the US is, "Psychology"...9th edition by David Myers. It covers all areas of psychology. It is well written with lots of examples. You can get it on-line (amazon, e-bay, or a local college bookstore).

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If Eating Disorders are Psychiatric disorders, why can't I find information on them in my Psychology textbook?
[2010-09-19 13:33:56]
Reading Psychology Applied to Modern Life | 24/365

Do people think they aren't important or something? SOOOO many people suffer from eating disorders. I don't get why they wouldn't include it in the paperback.


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