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PSYCH, 7th Edition

Spencer A. Rathus

  • Copyright 2022
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PSYCH 7th Edition by Spencer A. Rathus
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Overview

Coupled with straightforward course management, assessment and analytics for instructors, Rathus' PSYCH, 7th edition, with MindTap engages students of all generations and learning styles and integrates seamlessly into your course -- setting the stage for thinking critically about Introductory/General Psychology. Through ongoing research into students' workflows and preferences, PSYCH from 4LTR Press offers multiple options including an easy-reference textbook with an innovative online experience -- all at an affordable price. With MindTap, students can access their course materials and study tools anytime, anywhere and on most devices!

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Meet the Authors

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Spencer A. Rathus

Spencer A. Rathus received his Ph.D. from the University at Albany and is on the faculty of The College of New Jersey. His research interests include treatment of obesity and eating disorders, smoking cessation, human growth and development, methods of therapy and sexual dysfunctions. The author of the widely used Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, he has written several college textbooks, including PSYCH, HDEV, AIDS: WHAT EVERY STUDENT NEEDS TO KNOW, HUMAN SEXUALITY IN A CHANGING WORLD, ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY IN A CHANGING WORLD, and CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE: VOYAGES IN DEVELOPMENT.

What's New

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  • LEARNING OUTCOMES: These advance organizers give students a preview of what's ahead. Chapter sections are keyed to the Learning Outcomes, helping students focus on important content.
  • CHAPTER-OPENING VIGNETTES: Engaging and insightful vignettes immediately draw students into each chapter, helping them make personal connections with key concepts.
  • TRUTH-OR-FICTION? ITEMS: These items pique readers' interest by challenging them to test their knowledge of psychological issues before they begin each chapter.
  • TRUTH BOXES AND FICTION BOXES: Found throughout each chapter, these boxes expand students' knowledge of psychology as they check the accuracy of their responses to the Truth-or-Fiction items as they progress through the material.
  • INSPIRING INSIGHT: Quotes from respected psychologists, authors and celebrities throughout the text give students additional understanding and motivation.
  • BOXED INSERTS: Connecting chapter concepts to real-world matters, inserts throughout the text relate material to current events and highlight interesting issues.
  • APPLICATIONS AND SELF-ASSESSMENTS: Each chapter has at least one application or self-assessment, enabling students to put what they learn into practice.
  • CHAPTER REVIEWS: Helping students maximize their study time, chapters end with reviews that contain two elements that enable students to assess how well they have learned the material in the chapter: Total Recall! Fill in the Blanks & Multiple Choice.

Features

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It's the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • Access everything you need in one place. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. And give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
  • Empower your students to reach their potential. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. And students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress.
  • Your course. Your content. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content including OER. Personalize course content to your students' needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • A dedicated team, whenever you need them. MindTap isn't just a tool; it's backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You'll be ready to make an impact from day one. And, we'll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester -- and beyond.
  • Coupled with straightforward course management, assessment and analytics for instructors, PSYCH with MindTap engages students of all generations and learning styles and integrates seamlessly into your course -- setting the stage for thinking critically about Introductory/General Psychology.

Table of Contents

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1. What is Psychology?
2. Biology and Psychology.
3. Sensation and Perception.
4. Consciousness.
5. Learning.
6. Memory: Remembrance of Things Past--and Future.
7. Thinking, Language, and Intelligence.
8. Motivation and Emotion.
9. The Voyage through the Life Span.
10. Personality: Theory and Measurement.
11. Stress, Health, and Coping.
12. Psychological Disorders.
13. Methods of Therapy.
14. Social Psychology.

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Each MindTap product offers the full, mobile-ready textbook combined with superior and proven learning tools at one affordable price. Students who purchase digital access can add a print option at any time when a print option is available for their course.

This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357378377
  • ISBN-13: 9780357378373
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  • ISBN-10: 0357432924
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ISBN: 9780357378373
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