Since I started teaching introductory Psycohology in 1967, my motivation and love for introducing sstudents to this relevant sciencehave not wavered. This commitment to relevance and to science has been not only a foundation of my teaching but also the heart of this book. this second edition of psycology; Essentials still uses the theme of psycology as arelevant science and, in line with current trends in the withcurrent trends in the discipline, has increased the emphasis on the biological aspects of psycologhy and on the positive changes psycology canhelp us achieve in our lives. these themes, together with a stronger focus on the Key ideas in psycology, are the main features of the update of psycology: Essentials. In addition to increased emphsis on neuroscience, evolutionary psycology, and positive psychology, the second edition of this book contains increased coverage of human diversity and controversies in psychology. this material is presented where appropriate throught the book.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 The Science of Psychology Chapter 2 The Brain and Behavior Chapter 3 Human Development Chapter 4 Sensation and Perception Chapter 5 States of Consciousness Chapter 6 Learning Chapter 7 Memory Chapter 8 Thinking and Language and Intelligence Chapter 9 Motivation and Emotion Chapter 10 Personality Chapter 11 Psychological Disorders Chapter 12 Therapies Chapter 13 Health and Well-Being Chapter 14 Social Psychology