In this new edition of Psychology in Modules, David Myers and Nathan DeWall break down the new edition's 16 chapters into 53 modules, assignable in any sequence and brief enough to be read in one sitting. It’s a format favoured by a wide range of students and instructors, one that’s supported by substantial research showing that students working with shorter reading assignments develop a deeper understanding of the material.
The book can be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.
Trusted, fully engaged author team: David Myers' partnership with co-author C. Nathan DeWall matches two dedicated educators and scholars, each passionate about teaching psychological science through writing and interactive media
Modular format and teach-in-any-order organization, allowing instructors to teach exactly the material they want. For students, the modular format makes study more manageable
Assess Your Strengths online activities ask students to apply what they are learning from the text to their own lives and experiences by considering key "strengths"
How Would You Know online activities engage students in the scientific process, showing how psychological research begins with a question - and how key decision points can alter the meaning and value of a psychological study new_to_this_edition
Over 1100 new citations to engage students and give them the most current view of the field
New infographics in each chapter to engage students in thinking critically about key psychological concepts (parenting styles, gender bias, group polarization, therapeutic lifestyle changes, and more)
More concise and streamlined than previous editions. With more to do in the intro psych course—and with less time—the authors have reduced the length of this version to 53 modules
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