Learning and Thinking (Student Handbook to Psychology, 4),Used

Product DescriptionPeople naturally react to and learn about the world around them without giving it much thought. This process often happens without awareness that learning is taking place. Learning and Thinking describes how that learning takes place and discusses some of the stumbling blocks to effective learning, how people learn and use language, and how our thought processes sometimes guide our behavior and are affected by our behavior. In addition, this new, fullcolor book describes the abilities of people with exceptional memories and other cognitive abilities.From School Library JournalGr 9 UpWritten by academic experts, these exceptional introductions to psychology all share an objective, conversational style that is readable and makes even difficult concepts accessible to teens. The books are logically arranged, with overviews of each subfield's history, background, landmark research and scholarship, and current status, as well as numerous reallife examples and summaries of research results. Sidebars add information about case studies, research and measurement methods, and other related topics. Illustrations include charts, graphs, diagrams, and photos. These superior sources for either beginning or advanced researchers will help students understand the discipline of psychology, and they are well written enough to hold the attention of interested general readers. They merit inclusion in all secondary collections. a(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.From the Back CoverThis set provides a ready reference for anyone interested in this popular field of study.Written in engaging and accessible prose by experts in the field, and enhanced with fascinating boxed features and a glossary in each volume.Human behavior is an endlessly fascinating subject, and psychology is the science dedicated to understanding the basics of human behavior and mental processes. The brandnew Student Handbook to Psychology set helps students learn more about such concepts as perception, cognition, attention, emotion, motivation, personality, relationships, and much more. In seven fullcolor volumes, readers are given a comprehensive survey of psychologyfrom its earliest scholars and practitioners to the development of its various methods and theories and up to the most recent research of the 21st century.About the AuthorBernard C. Beins received a Ph.D. From the City University of New York and is a professor of psychology at Ithaca College. He is a recipient of the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching Award and the author of Best Practices: Beginning and Ending the Psychology Major and Research Methods: A Tool for Life.Christopher M. Hakala received a Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire and is currently a professor at Western New England University.