Psychology: An Introduction

by Charles G. Morris, Albert A. Maisto

This best-selling book on introductory psychology is headlined by the contributions of co-author Al Maisto, the Carnegie Foundation's College Professor of the Year . The close collaboration of master author Charles G. Morris with Al Maisto keeps Psychology: An Introduction at the cutting edge of the discipline through the use of relevant material and recent examples. Classic studies are carefully integrated with the most up-to-date research to provide readers with an accurate and current view of the field. The book presents introductory psychology as a science and as a diverse discipline, with a focus on critical thought and analysis of ideas—and a keen eye on how new technology can enhance the teaching and learning experience. Chapter topics include the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition and language, intelligence and mental abilities, motivation and emotion, life span development, personality, stress and health psychology, psychological disorders, therapies, and social psychology. For individuals looking for a thorough and appealing introduction to psychology.

Genres: Psychology, Reference, Textbooks, Nonfiction

707 pages, Hardcover

First published July 31, 1901

Reviews

[Xheneta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the exercises at the end of each chapter.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Makes a better flower press than a textbook.

[Carlos Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un buen libro para empezar

[Andrea Dominguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Si eres estudiante de psicología te recomiendo leer este libro. Te ayuda a adentrarte en el mundo de la psicología y comprender algunos conceptos.

[NiCR · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Chris Seltzer · Rating 2 out of 5]

My copy of this book is from 1990 and man does it feel like something out of the 1980s. I realize that that's 40 years ago now but in my mind it's still 'last decade'. Even with that mental occlusion though this book felt incredibly dated.

The information it contains is suspect now as well, I realize that psychology has changed in the last 30 years (reproducibility crisis and all), so I imagine that criticism applies to any textbook on the topic of the era.

I'd say skip and look for better references.

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Textbook, No Comment.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Psychology: An Introduction (12th Edition) by Charles G. Morris (2004)

[Freya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my General Psychology Honors Program textbook.

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbook. Quite decent and comprehensive compared to similar ones, with graphs and other visuals being the highlight. The edition is pretty good too.