Title: Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives
Author: Paul Okami
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: July 15, 2013
Edition: Illustrated
ISBN-10: 199856613
ISBN-13: 978-0199856619
Research-based yet highly accessible, Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives by Paul Okami offers a fresh, contemporary, and engaging exploration of the science of psychology. This volume is designed to help students appreciate psychological principles and understand how they apply directly to their own lives.
Key features of this comprehensive work include:
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Contemporary Perspectives, Not Just Contemporary References: With careful consideration for the field’s historical foundations, Psychology: Contemporary Perspectives presents a unique balance of traditional and cutting-edge viewpoints. This approach encourages readers to develop a modern and nuanced understanding of psychology.
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The Most Current Research: The book incorporates the latest advancements, including findings in evolutionary psychology and behavior genetics, ecological and evolutionary theories of learning, cross-cultural studies in cognition, recent neuroscience data (along with critical analyses), and endophenotype research into the genetic causes of schizophrenia.