Psychology

<i>Psychology: A Hands-On Guide and Workbook</i> combines readings and active-learning experiences. It engages students and makes the material personally relevant through the application of psychology to their daily lives.<br><br>The book covers the traditional topics included in introductory psychology courses such as the nervous system the five senses consciousness conditioning and memory. The topics are presented in a way that engages the students and allows them to test their knowledge through interactive exercises. <br><br>Each chapter opens with key questions that help students focus their learning. The book includes easily understood charts and tables to support the information. All chapters feature a takeaways section which allows students to paraphrase key concepts to support their retention and designated study tips that help students retain the material. <br><br><i>Psychology: A Hands-On Guide and Workbook</i> is an easy-to-use study guide and outline for organizing the material in introductory psychology courses. It can be used as a supplement to standard texts or as a stand-alone textbook for professors who want a condensed version of the material. <br><br><b>Susan Krauss Whitbourne</b> is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research focuses on personality and cognitive processes throughout adulthood. Her current projects include a study of personality from college through retirement and the use of video games in cognitive training for older adults. She is the author of Fulfillment at Any Age a popular blog on <i>Psychology Today</i>.