Hilgard's introduction to psychology /
Introduction to psychology
Rita L. Atkinson ... [et al.] ; contributing editor, Carolyn D. Smith.
- 13th ed.
- Fort Worth, Tex. ; London : Harcourt College, c2000.
- xxiii, 768p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Previous ed.: 1996.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 715-746) and index.
Part 1:Psychology as a Scientific and Human Endeavor. Chapter 1.The Nature of Psychology. Part 2:Biological and Development Processes. Chapter 2.Biological Foundations of Psychology -- Chapter 3.Psychological Development. Part 3:Consciousness and Perception. Chapter 4.Sensory Processes -- Chapter 5.Perception -- Chapter 6.Consciousness. Part 4:Learning, Remembering and Thinking. Chapter 7.Learning and Conditioning -- Chapter 8.Memory -- Chapter 9.Language and Thought. Part 5:Motivation and Emotion. Chapter 10.Basic Motives -- Chapter 11.Emotion. Part 6:Personality and Individuality. Chapter 12.Individual Differences -- Chapter 13.Personality. Part 7:Stress, Psychopathology and Therapy. Chapter 14.Stress, Health and Coping -- Chapter 15.Abnormal Psychology -- Chapter 16.Methods of Therapy. Part 8:Social Behavior. Chapter 17.Social Cognition and Affect -- Chapter 18.Social Interaction and Influence.
A classic in its field, this introductory text has been updated to include coverage of the most recent developments and established theories in psychology.