[close] With brevity and clarity Psychology: A Concise Introduction explores the territory of the introductory psychology course while answering the growing need for a shorter, less expensive book.

Award-winning teacher, Richard A. Griggs, draws on his own classroom experience and his extensive research on the introductory course in his careful choice of the core concepts in psychology.

The text is student-oriented and highly readable. Reviewers predict students will find the text "enjoyable to read", "feel less overwhelmed" and "gain a better overall perspective of the field…unfettered by the endless themes and variations" from this book that "reduces the fog factor".

A built-in Study Guide reinforces concepts. Written by the author, this practical suite of learning aids fosters review and self assessment without the expense of a separate study guide. Concept Checks within the chapters quiz students on material they have just read while Key Terms, Key Term Exercises, and a Practice Test (with answer key) conclude each chapter. [close]