Psychology : themes and variations

No higher compliment need be paid than to say this is the text by which all others for the course are measured. Since its first edition, professors have praised Weiten's exemplary scholarship and unparalleled prose accessibility. This text has redefined Introductory Psychology by using integrative themes to connect various areas of psychological research. With the Fourth Edition, Weiten raises the bar even higher, refining his text and introducing an exciting multimedia CD-ROM for the course. This resource offers instructors a new, engaging teaching method and provides students with an interactive learning experience. Weiten not only explains the interdependent links between research and applications but also allows students to explore psychological concepts through experiments and activities on the "PsycTrek" CD-ROM. By emphasizing integrative themes, Weiten challenges students to grapple with significant issues while mastering fundamental concepts of psychology. Throughout the Fourth Edition, he highlights the unity in psychology's intellectual heritage alongside its immense diversity. Long after completing their examinations, students will retain a genuine understanding of the basic ideas about psychology and behavior.