The World of Psychology offers an accessible text that is designed to seamlessly combine basic learning principles with applications to address the needs of today's diverse student population.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology

An Introduction to The World of Psychology

Exploring Psychology’s Roots

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Thinking about Theories and Research

Descriptive Research Methods

The Experimental Method

Participants in Psychological Research

Current Trends in Psychology

Psychologists at Work

Chapter 2: Biology and Behavior

The Neurons and the Neurotransmitters

The Human Nervous System

Discovering the Brain’s Mysteries

A Closer Look at the Brain

The Endocrine System

Genes and Behavioral Genetics

Chapter 3: Sensation and Perception

The Process of Sensation

Vision

Hearing

The Other Senses: Smell, Taste, Touch, and Balance

Principles of Perception

Influences on Perception

Chapter 4: States of Consciousness

What Is Consciousness

Circadian Rhythms

Sleep

Meditation and Hypnosis

Psychoactive Drugs

Chapter 5: Learning

Classical Conditioning: The Original View

Classical Conditioning: The Contemporary View

Operant Conditioning

Cognitive Learning

Chapter 6: Memory

The Structure of Human Memory

The Nature of Remembering

Memory in Everyday Life

Biology and Memory

Forgetting

Improving Memory

Chapter 7: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Cognition

Language

Intelligence

Explaining Differences in Cognitive Abilities

Beyond Intelligence

Chapter 8: Child Development

Developmental Psychology: Basic Issues and Methodology

Prenatal Development

Infancy

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

Other Approaches to Cognitive Development

Language Development

Social Development

Chapter 9: Adolescence and Adulthood

The Lifespan Perspective

Adolescence

Early and Middle Adulthood

Later Adulthood

Chapter 10: Motivation and Emotion

Explaining Motivation

Two Primary Drives: Hunger and Thirst

Social Motives

Understanding Emotion

Expressing Emotion

Experiencing Emotion

Chapter 11: Human Sexuality and Gender

Sex, Gender, and Gender Roles

Gender Differences

Sexual Attitudes and Behavior

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Chapter 12: Health and Stress

Sources of Stress

Responding to Stress

Health and Illness

Lifestyle and Health

Chapter 13: Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychoanalytic Theories

Humanistic Theories

Trait Theories

Social-Cognitive Theories

Personality Assessment

Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders

Defining Psychological Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Schizophrenia

Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders Diagnosed in Childhood

Chapter 15: Therapies

Insight Therapies

Relationship Therapies

Behavior Therapies

Cognitive Therapies

Biological Therapies

Evaluating the Therapies

Culturally Sensitive and Gender-Sensitive Therapy

Chapter 16: Social Psychology

Social Perception

Attraction

Conformity, Obedience, and Compliance

Group Influence

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Prejudice and Discrimination

Chapter 17: Psychology in the Workplace

Personnel Psychology

Organizational Psychology

Human Factors Psychology

Gender Issues at Work

Human Diversity in the Workplace

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