Psychology [Hardcover]

Daniel L. Schacter (Author), Daniel T. Gilbert (Author), Daniel M. Wegner (Author)

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Publication Date: December 28, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0716752158 | ISBN-13: 978-0716752158 | Edition: First Edition

The science makes it the book for you.
An introduction to psychology doesn’t have to be science-challenged to be student-friendly. After all, what more powerful tool is there for captivating students than the real science behind what we know? Dan Schacter, Dan Gilbert and Dan Wegner’s skillful presentation centers on a smart selection of pioneering and cutting-edge experiments and examples. They effectively convey the remarkable achievements of psychology (with the right amount of critical judgment) to introduce the field’s fundamental ideas to students.
 
The writing makes it the book for your students.
But it is not just the science that sets Psychology apart—its the way Schacter, Gilbert, and Wegner write about it. Each is a world-renowned researcher and accomplished classroom teacher. Each has written popular books that get to the heart of what fascinates people about psychology.  Read any chapter of Psychology—any page—and you’ll see why.  Bracing, easy to read, rich with captivating examples that make the ideas clear, concrete and relevant, Psychology communicates in a way that elevates and inspires students. It is anything but just another textbook.

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About the Author

Daniel Schacter is William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. Dan received his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He subsequently developed a keen interest in amnesic disorders associated with various kinds of brain damage. He continued his research and education at the University of Toronto, where he received his Ph.D. in 1981. He taught on the faculty at Toronto for the next six years before joining the psychology department at the University of Arizona in 1987. In 1991, he joined the faculty at Harvard University. His research explores the relation between conscious and unconscious forms of memory and the nature of distortions and errors in remembering. Many of Schacter‘s studies are summarized in his 1996 book, Searching for Memory: The Brain, The Mind, and The Past, and his 2001 book, The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers, both winners of the APA’s William James Book Award.

 

Daniel Gilbert is Harvard College Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. After attending the Community College of Denver and completing his B.A. from the University of Colorado, Denver, he went on to earn his Ph.D. from Princeton University. From 1985-1996, he taught on the faculty of the University of Texas, Austin during which time he received the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology. In 1996, he joined the faculty of Harvard University. Gilbert has won numerous awards including the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His research on "affective forecasting" is an attempt to understand how and how well people predict their emotional reactions to future events. He is the author of the national bestseller Stumbling on Happiness.

 

Daniel Wegner is Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He received his B.S. in 1970 and Ph.D. in 1974, both from Michigan State University. He began his teaching career at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX before his appointments at the University of Virginia in 1990 and then Harvard University in 2000. He is Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and former Associate Editor of Psychological Review.  His research focuses on thought suppression and mental control, social memory in relationships and groups, and the experience of conscious will. His seminal work in thought suppression and consciousness served as the basis of two trade titles, White Bears and Other Unwanted Thoughts and The Illusion of Conscious Will, both of which were named Choice Outstanding Academic Books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Worth Publishers; First Edition edition (December 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716752158
• ISBN-13: 978-0716752158
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.4 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 (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful intro to psychology, March 5, 2010

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I bought this book for an introductory psychology class at Harvard, taught by one of the book's authors. The book does an excellent job of explaining pyschological concepts, detailing the progress of psychological science, and relating material to useful, real-world examples. It even keeps up an interesting, sometimes sarcastic sense of humor. Perhaps its best aspect is its organization: rather than fall into the trap of historical progression (William James believed... but Freud said... and Maslow theorized...) that ensnares many intro psychology books, this one is organized thematically and works exceptionally well. The history is still there, but it doesn't overshadow our present knowledge of psychology. Overall, excellent textbook.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Psychology textbook, February 1, 2009

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This textbook is a great resource for the beginning Psychology learner. The book provides detailed examples and easy to read explanations of terms and concepts.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, March 18, 2010

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I am very happy i bought this book even if i was not taking the class i would read it.