Understanding Psychology

by Robert S. Feldman

A brief 14 chapter version of the best-selling Understanding Psychology 6/e , Essentials 5/e , retains an emphasis on critical thinking and practical applications. The mission of this extensively revised new edition is to foster student empowerment by giving students the tools they need to master the content of psychology, to think critically about student phenomenon, and to build an appreciation for how psychology can increase their understanding of the world around them. A key aspect of the revision is the incorporation of Robert Feldman's P.O.W.E.R. Learning System into the book and ancillary package. Based on empirical research carried out by learning researchers, the P.O.W.E.R. framework is a systematic approach to learning and studying based on five key steps (Prepare, Organize, Work, Evaluate, and Rethink) that aids the acquisition and retention of new material.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, School, Textbooks, College, Education

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Robert S. Feldman is Dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Feldman, who is winner of the College Distinguished Teacher award, has also taught courses at Mount Holyoke College, Wesleyan University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

A Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society, Feldman received a B.A. with High Honors from Wesleyan University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is winner of a Fulbright Senior Research Scholar and Lecturer award and has written more than 100 books, book chapters, and scientific articles. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS).

His books, which have been translated into languages ranging from Spanish and French to Chinese and Japanese, include The Liar in Your Life, Understanding Psychology, Essentials of Understanding Psychology, Fundamentals of Nonverbal Behavior, Development of Nonverbal Behavior in Children, Social Psychology, Development Across the Life Span, and P.O.W.E.R. Learning: Strategies for Success in College and Life. His research interests include honesty and deception and impression management. His research has been supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Disabilities and Rehabilitation Research.

Reviews

[Fiza Naru1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

How am I open and read the book

[G · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this textbook was better than my all of popular psychology books recently read. Even though I was advancing slowly, I was not bored at all.

I definitely appreciate the American style in which concepts are explained quite in detail, while the book is quite ambitious and tries to put the basis of many interesting concepts.

The edition I was reading is since the 90s, therefore might be a bit outdated. As an example, I did not agree with the chapter about sleep in which it was stated that we dont need 7-9 hours a sleep and that no permanent damage is incurred if we dont sleep for an extended period, but manage to recover the last sleep afterwards. This contradicts the more recent book of M. Walker, Why we sleep and makes me rather confused. One thing I know for sure, I have much more difficulties in managing my emotions when I do not sleep enough, I cannot focus in doing properly my work, therefore low productivity in everything. As a person that neglected her sleep in my 20s, now I cherish the ability of being able to hearing my own thoughts and wouldn't trade this for anything.

[Duru · Rating 4 out of 5]

şimdiye kadar bilkentte okuduğum en iyi ders kitabıydı, bölümleri kısa ve netti ayrıca verdiği örnekler de yerinde ve faydalıydı.

[Rehaan Banerjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I heard this book is a killer and I really want to read this. And in India we even can't get the colour printed edition.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the 9e of this... but They aren't showing it on this site.

[Mark · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a typical intro text book to psychology. I appreciated the attempt to integrate the topics into daily life and contemporary issues but found that sometimes popular views were expressed uncritically and failed to note where evidence based science has questions viewpoints which are currently dominate.

[Trang Phạm · Rating 5 out of 5]

i extremely want to read books about psychology.

[Sophia Abid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Initially, you might find the book uninteresting but don't stop reading because you have to dive in, to go deeper.

[Nizad Rauf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to read

[Soph]

Psy1001

[Addy ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

definitely helped me understand psychology.

[Akshay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives basic about psychology. Although it touches and covers all the basic principles it does not deep dive into any particular area or topic.

[George · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting book on introductory psychology with a lot of fun topics about research done on various areas! The one thing I would like to be excluded from future editions is the outdated terminology such as "retardation" etc best to use the current politically correct lingo..

[Sibghat]

good

[Syeda Tehniyat · Rating 4 out of 5]

very amazing work done by robert.s.feldman

[Sherbaz Khattak]

want to read this book to get psychology information.