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Psychology : perspectives and connections, / Gregory J. Feist, San Jose State University, Erika L. Rosenberg, University of California, Davis.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2012.Edition: 2nd EditionDescription: xxxvii, 627 p.: ill.; 28 cmSubject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Psychology: perspectives and connections,DDC classification:
  • 150 23
LOC classification:
  • BF121 FIE 2020
Summary: "Just because we "think" something doesn't make it true. Psychology: Perspectives and Connections guides students in moving beyond what may seem obvious, to reevaluating the thoughts and beliefs they bring to the course. Students will learn to challenge their assumptions, understand the elements of scientific research, and recognize that in psychology, no one perspective tells the whole story. CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS Questioning assumptions is the first step in thinking scientifically. While building a foundation in the concepts and princi-ples of psychology, our goal as teachers and authors has always been to encourage students to examine their precon-ceptions (as well as those held by others) and understand that there is often more than one plausible explanation for a given phenomenon. THINKING SCIENTIFICALLY Throughout the Psychology"--
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Books in General collection Books in General collection Mzuni ODeL- Balaka Satellite Centre Library BF 121 FEI 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 026926 Available MzULM-026926
Books in General collection Books in General collection Mzuni ODeL- Karonga Satellite Centre Library BF 121 FEI 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 024693 Available mZulm-024693

Includes index.

"Just because we "think" something doesn't make it true. Psychology: Perspectives and Connections guides students in moving beyond what may seem obvious, to reevaluating the thoughts and beliefs they bring to the course. Students will learn to challenge their assumptions, understand the elements of scientific research, and recognize that in psychology, no one perspective tells the whole story. CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS Questioning assumptions is the first step in thinking scientifically. While building a foundation in the concepts and princi-ples of psychology, our goal as teachers and authors has always been to encourage students to examine their precon-ceptions (as well as those held by others) and understand that there is often more than one plausible explanation for a given phenomenon. THINKING SCIENTIFICALLY Throughout the Psychology"--

Ages 18+ McGraw-Hill Education

Grades 10-12 McGraw-Hill Education

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