Psychology in Everyday Life (High School)

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Why do we call this the book of no assumptions? Why does it matter?
Consider your student population. Now consider how the authors approach these topics. Will this help support your instruction?

• Gender: Extensive coverage of gender roles and gender identity and the increasing diversity of choices men and women can make.
• Culture: No assumptions about readers’ cultural backgrounds or experiences.
• Economics: No references to backyards, summer camp, vacations.
• Education: No assumptions about past or current learning environments; writing is accessible to all.
• Physical Abilities: No assumptions about full vision, hearing, movement.
• Life Experiences: Examples are included from urban, suburban, and rural/outdoor settings.
• Family Status: Examples and ideas are made relevant for all students, whether they have children or are still living at home, are married or cohabiting or single; no assumptions about sexual orientation.

Features make this text a favorite for students—The Personal Approach:

• The authors’ voice. Students connect with this book on a personal level and show it by sending the authors unsolicited fan mail from almost weekly.
• Design and appeal. The look of this book is intentional—a little magazine, a little webpage, a little blog. The goal is to encourage students to read and connect with the content.
• Relevance. Through personal stories, the authors invite students to apply the content and concepts to their own lives.

Features make this text a favorite for teachers—The Eight Guiding Principles:

1. To teach critical thinking.
2. To integrate principles and applications.
3. To reinforce learning at every step.
4. To exemplify the process of inquiry.
5. To be as up-to-date as possible.
6. To put facts in the service of concepts.
7. To enhance comprehension by providing continuity.
8. To convey respect for human unity and diversity.
   

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C. Nathan DeWall

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