Synopses & Reviews
A COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF PSYCHOLOGY.
This engaging text utilizes a writing style that talks with students, using
examples and language relative to their lives. Anecdotes, historical facts, unusual events, everyday issues and concerns,
and humor are also built into keep students' interest.
The third edition of Psychology and You has been fully correlated to the
proposed standards for teaching high school psychology developed by the American
Psychological Association.
FEATURES
Case Studies A high interest psychological case study illustrates or
extends a key chapter concept.
Thinking Critically About PsychologyFound in each chapter, this high
interest feature guides students in applying critical thinking skills to
specific issues in psychology. Students learn to apply four basic questions that
will help them analyze claims and draw valid conclusions
In Their Own WordsThese primary source features discuss important and interesting topics by historic and
contemporary psychologists.
In FocusPresents critical or difficult concepts in graphical or anecdotal
formats to help students grasp them easily.
Applying Psychology to LifeEach chapter closes with this popular feature
that shows students how to apply that chapters principles to their school
careers and to their personal and family lives.
Focus Questions and Pause for ThoughtFocus and review questions
appear at key points within the chapter to check students comprehension and to
encourage analysis of chapter content.
Synopsis
A comprehensive high school level introduction to the study of psychologyPsychology and You utilizes a writing style that talks with students using examples and language relevant to their lives. Anecdotes, historical facts, unusual events, everyday issues and concerns, and humor are also built in to keep students' interest.
This program has been fully correlated to the proposed standards for teaching high school psychology developed by the American Psychological Association.
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