Exploring Psychology [Hardcover]

David G. Myers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0716771403 | ISBN-13: 978-0716771401 | Publication Date: February 19, 2007 | Edition: Seventh Edition

David Myers' bestselling brief text has introduced millions of students to psychology. His exceptional writing style and careful structure make the text supremely engaging and understandable. Thorough updating, new features and a strong media supplements package make this seventh edition the most compelling, concise psychology textbook available.

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About the Author

DAVID G. MYERS is the John Dirk Werkman Professor of Psychology at Hope College, Michigan, USA, where he has taught dozens of Introductory Psychology courses. He has written many articles for scientific periodicals, including Science, American Scientist, Psychological Science and the American Psychologist, as well as digests of psychological science in magazines for the general public.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 581 pages
• Publisher: Worth Publishers; Seventh Edition edition (February 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716771403
• ISBN-13: 978-0716771401
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David G. Myers, Psychology of Psychology at Michigan's Hope College, is the author of seventeen books, and of articles in three dozen academic periodicals, from Science to the American Psychologist, and in four dozen magazines, from Scientific American to The Christian Century. For more information and free resources visit davidmyers.org.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, December 11, 2007

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S. Matthes (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring Psychology (Paperback)

I have bought my share of text books, and more often then not I cringe at the cost for what you get. Often I find that my lecture materials are useful and the text is not.

Not so this book! I loved it (although the chapters can be a little long)

PROS: the quizzes throughout chapters to test your understanding and an associated website with practice multiple choice and review questions that were invaluable for preparing for my class tests.

CONS: cover a bit soft and easily damaged when carrying it with you and book is heavy

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This text book's a keeper!, May 26, 2008

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Kathryn Myers (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring Psychology (Paperback)

A common problem with text books is how dry they can make the material seem, not so with this book!

It is filled with interesting case studies, helpful quotes, captivating illustrations and probing concept questions. The chapters are well outlined and have helpful review questions at the end of each section. The author slips in bits of dry humor, which keeps the reader engaged.

This text book is a keeper and won't be sold back at the end of the term.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a required class, March 5, 2008

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J. Twiss - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exploring Psychology (Paperback)

Most of those required class textbooks are quite lame but this one does the job. My only complaint is that the chapters seem to go on forever. Also, you can see the guys biases easily too but overall, its an insightful textbook!