Essentials of Psychology 1st edition (first edition)

About this book

Essentials of Psychology 1st edition by Saul M. Kassin, Gregory J. Privitera, and Krisstal D. Clayton provides an engaging introduction to psychological science through an active, learn by doing approach. The textbook encourages students to think like psychologists by making predictions, examining evidence, and connecting research findings with behavior, cognition, emotion, and everyday experience.

The 1st edition covers psychological research methods, behavioral neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, thought, language, intelligence, personality, life span development, social and cultural influences, motivation, emotion, stress, health, psychological disorders, and treatment. Its organization emphasizes scientific thinking and helps students understand how psychologists develop, test, and evaluate explanations of human behavior.

This textbook is intended primarily for undergraduate students taking introductory or general psychology courses. Its real life examples, active learning features, research applications, and accessible explanations support classroom study, assignments, examination preparation, and development of critical thinking about psychological evidence.

Psychology students and other undergraduates can use this 2022 edition to understand major psychological concepts, evaluate research methods, compare theoretical perspectives, and apply psychological science to everyday situations. The complete 1st edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for coursework, chapter review, assignments, and examination preparation.