Psychology, 14th edition

by Carole Wade

Psychology presents an inclusive introduction to psychological science that emphasizes critical thinking and human diversity. The authors integrate modern pop culture references and coverage of real-world events throughout the text, making the study of psychology more accessible and relatable. The text helps readers learn to think like psychologists, and shows why scientific and critical thinking is so important to the decisions we make in our own lives. The 14th Edition offers updated coverage of contemporary topics such as the prevalence and impact of sleep loss. New Revisiting the Classics features examine well-known studies from classic psychology. And new Replication Check features highlight noteworthy research findings.

999 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2023

About the author

Carole Wade earned her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology at Stanford University. She began her academic career at the University of New Mexico; was professor of psychology for ten years at San Diego Mesa College; then taught at College of Marin; and is now at Dominican College of San Rafael. She is coauthor, with Carol Travis, of Invitation to Psychology; Psychology in Perspective; Critical and Creative Thinking: The case of love and war; and The Longest War: Sex Differences in Perspective. Dr. Wade has a long-standing interest in making psychology accessible to students and the general public through public lectures, workshops, general interest articles, and the electronic media. For many years she has focused her efforts on the teaching and promotion of critical-thinking skills and the enhancement of undergraduate education in psychology. She chaired the APA Board of Educational Affairs's Task Force on Diversity Issues at the Precollege and Undergraduate Levels of Education in Psychology; is a past chair of the APA's Public Information Committee; and served on the APA's Committee on Undergraduate Education and the Steering Committee for the APA's National Conference on Enhancing the Quality of Undergraduate Education. Dr. Wade is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is a charter member of the American Psychological Society. When she isn't teaching or writing, she can be found riding the trails of northern California on her horse, Condé.