What is Psychology?: Foundations, Applications, and Integration

by Ellen E. Pastorino, Susann M Doyle-Portillo

Get excited about learning psychology as the fascinating examples and riveting presentation in WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? FOUNDATIONS, APPLICATIONS, AND INTEGRATION, 5E show you how important this study is to your life and your career. Award-winning authors Pastorino and Doyle-Portillo present the foundations of psychology today, based on the latest APA guidelines, using an engaging approach that captures curiosity and motivates you to explore and read more from page one. New features demonstrate the relevance of psychology to any career today, while the latest research introduces emerging trends, such as the subliminal perception and social cues, and emphasizes diversity. Each part opens with an attention-grabbing case study that is woven throughout the chapters to demonstrate how principles are integrated and applicable to your life. MindTap digital resources build on this with discussions and activities that encourage you to apply what you've learned to your own experience.

848 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

read it for class

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't find any fault with this book. It serves its purpose well as an introductory text to psychology.

[emily davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

another summer read! finished this class a few weeks ago

[Cari]

Read for class, really fascinating. (PSY 1010)

[Lyla · Rating 2 out of 5]

My psych professor went off script for like the last three weeks of the semester. Had me questioning the profession of psychology 🤷‍♀️