Psychology (MyPsychLab Series) [Hardcover]

Saundra K. Ciccarelli (Author), Glenn E. Meyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0131839594 | ISBN-13: 978-0131839595

Using the APA undergraduate psychology learning outcomes, the author establishes clear learning objectives for readers and ties the text assessment to these objectives. Praised for a very engaging writing style, comprehensive coverage of key research, and strong pedagogical features, Ciccarelli focuses on getting students to actually read their textbook. Student feedback from numerous class tests and instructor feedback from an extensive reviewing process emphasize the appeal of Ciccarelli's approach to teaching and learning in today's classroom. 

 

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sandy Ciccarelli received her Ph.D. from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee in developmental psychology. She is a member of Division 2 of the APA. Ciccarelli has been teaching introductory psychology for over 20 years. Her research interests include language and intelligence development in children and adolescents. She has authored numerous ancillary materials for introductory psychology texts, including the supplements to accompany the 6^th through 9^th editions of Coon, and the 4^th through 6^th editions of Feldman.

Glenn Meyer is a professor at Trinity University. He has been teaching introductory psychology for over 20 years. His research interests include physiological and cognitive approaches to perception, color vision, human computer interaction and cognitive neuroscience. Meyer has numerous academic publications and has authored several ancillary materials for undergraduate psychology textbooks. He is the supplements coordinator for the Ciccarelli text—authoring much of the ancillary content and overseeing the development of the materials to ensure consistency in quality.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131839594
• ISBN-13: 978-0131839595
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #713,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intro to Psychology Textbook, January 9, 2007

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V. Dunwoody "PsychProf" (Rancho Cucamonga, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Psychology (MyPsychLab Series) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent mid-level intro psych book. It uses the APA learning outcomes to guide content. It is very user friendly text with a great graphics. It is not at the level of an Atkinson or Weiten (full version)text but not as easy as Coon. If you are a beginning student of psychology you will find this to be a very enjoyable text that will keep you reading without falling asleep! If you are an instructor of psychology looking for a text and have a very diverse classroom this text may work well for you!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book for an intro to psych class, September 7, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Psychology (Paperback)

Overall, this book was fairly easy to read for a textbook. The text is written in a language that is easy to understand and there are several side notes and definitions to enhance the text and its meaning.

I would also recommend this book to someone that is curious about psychology that may not necessarily be taking a class.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Psych.2, August 5, 2008

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Carol's Place "Carol" (Chico, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Psychology (Paperback)

I used this book in my psych. 2 class at Butte College, excellent source of information on the workings of the human mind, both in the physical and mental states.