Share
Psychology
Eighth Edition
- James S. Nairne - Purdue University, USA
- Dawn M. McBride - Illinois State University, USA
- Daniel G. Lannin - Illinois State University, USA
Other Titles in:
Psychology
Psychology
January 2027 | SAGE Publications, Inc
In the Eighth Edition of this classic text, authors James S. Nairne, Dawn M. McBride and Daniel G. Lannin take students on a fascinating tour of human behavior that will transform how they think about everyday life by connecting psychological concepts to a unique problem-solving framework. By focusing on how human behavior is adaptive, students come away with a unified understanding of the field and an appreciation for how psychological processes help us function. In the style of great popular science writers, these expert authors engage readers with cutting-edge discoveries while elucidating the techniques and research methods behind them, as in the feature Understanding the Science. Not only do professors rely on Psychology, Eighth Edition, for its accessibility and scholarship, they also prize its extensive pedagogy based on insights from cognitive psychology to boost active learning, comprehension, and retention.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Student Success Guide
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Psychology
Chapter 2: The Tools of Psychology Research
Chapter 3: Biological Processes
Chapter 4: Human Development
Chapter 5: Sensation and Perception
Chapter 6: Consciousness
Chapter 7: Learning From Experience
Chapter 8: Memory
Chapter 9: Language and Thought
Chapter 10: Intelligence
Chapter 11: Personality
Chapter 12: Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 13: Social Psychology
Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
Chapter 15: Therapy
Chapter 16: Stress and Health
Appendix
The functional language of Nairne's textbook brings psychology to life for students. The book invites students to engage in a daily search for how psychology relates to daily life.
Charleston Southern University
Pre pub Review
I would describe this book as a solid introduction to the topic of psychology. It highlights many interesting topics, giving students opportunities to review and practice the material. Additionally, it includes opportunities to expose students to real research studies through the Understanding the Science section in each chapter.
William Peace University
Pre pub Review
This book provides ample opportunities to have your students engage with the material and apply their critical thinking skills.
SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology
Pre pub Review