Synopses & Reviews
Essentials of Psychology is a streamlined version of Dr. Franzoi's flagship text Psychology: Journey of Discovery. Both texts approach the first course in psychology as a discovery experience, both in describing the scientific theory and research within the discipline and in describing the introductory students' personal journey in learning about themselves and others. Dr. Franzoi uses a story-telling approach to describe the science of psychology, often humanizing himself in humorous personal stories, making the material relatable and engaging for the students. He reinforces the discovery experience theme by including "Journey of Discovery Questions" and "Self-Discovery Questionnaires," "Closer Look," and "Exploring Culture and Diversity" boxed inserts throughout the chapters. Each chapter ends with a "Psychological Applications" section in which the students learn how the theories and research in that chapter can be applied to real-world settings in the students' lives.
About the Author
Stephen L. Franzoi is Professor of Psychology at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Franzoi received his B.S. in both psychology and sociology from Western Michigan University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California at Davis. He was a postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University before joining Marquette's faculty. Dr. Franzoi has served as assistant editor of Social Psychology Quarterly and associate editor of Social Problems. At Marquette University, Professor Franzoi teaches introductory psychology courses and is also the author of the textbook Social Psychology (fourth edition). He is an active researcher in the area of body esteem, and over the years Dr. Franzoi has discussed his research in many popular media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today, National Public Radio, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. He and Cheryl Figg are the proud parents of Amelia and Lillian.
Table of Contents
1. Psychology as a Science. 2. Neurological and Genetic Bases of Behavior. 3. Human Development. 4. Sensation and Perception. 5. Consciousness. 6. Learning. 7. Memory. 8. Language, Thinking, and Intelligence. 9. Motivation and Emotion. 10. Personality. 11. Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment. 12. Stress, Coping, and Health. 13. Social Behavior. Appendix: Journey of Discovery Questions and Possible Answers.