Provides a foundational understanding of the field of psychology, helps students apply core concepts of psychology to their personal growth and success Easy to adapt to any course syllabus, Psychology in Action: Fundamentals of Psychological Science provides a college-level survey of the field of psychology. Students engage with real, recent research while developing their scientific literacy with special features in each chapter. Covering both the practical application and underlying science of psychology, easily accessible chapters highlight the relevance of psychological science to understanding and having agency in everyday experiences and behaviors. Now presented in a concise 14-chapter format, this new edition of Psychology in Action retains its emphasis on active learning and fostering a growth mindset. An expanded prologue focuses on critical thinking and student success, and new to this edition, Why Scientific Thinking Matters develops scientific thinking skills by examining a hot topic or common belief, and new research supporting or disproving different perspectives. Every module explores applications of psychology for personal growth and success, and throughout this edition, revised chapters ensure that multiple viewpoints and experiences are represented so that all readers can find respect and a sense of belonging. AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text. 1. Videos and Animations: Psychology in Action integrates abundant video content developed to complement the text and engage readers more deeply with the fascinating field of psychological science. * Chapter Introduction Videos: Author Catherine Sanderson introduces students to the topic they are about to study in a casual, lively, and conversational way to pique curiosity and give practical, everyday context. * Reading Companion Videos: Several short videos complement the reading content in each module of every chapter. * Topical Videos: These vibrant videos, presented by the authors, dive deep into a key topic. * In The Classroom Videos: These videos feature short segments of Catherine Sanderson lecturing in her own classroom or a moderated student discussion of selected chapter topics. * Animations: A variety of engaging animations illustrate difficult-to-learn concepts from a real-world perspective. 2. Interactive Figures, Charts & Tables: Appearing throughout the enhanced e-text, interactive figures, process diagrams, and other illustrations facilitate the study of complex concepts and processes and help students retain important information. 3. Interactive Self-Scoring Quizzes: Self-Test questions in each Module's Retrieval Practice and a Practice Quiz for each chapter provide immediate feedback, helping readers monitor their understanding and mastery of the material.
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