Visualizing Psychology

Visualizing Psychology 3rd Edition helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids--encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives while offering ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material. Most importantly, students are provided with numerous opportunities to immediately access their understanding.

The first Canadian edition of Visualizing Psychology has been designed to help students learn effectively. Created in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, Visualizing Psychology integrates rich visuals and media with text to direct students' attention to important information. The text helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several pedagogical aids encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives while offering ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material. Karen Huffman is a professor of psychology at Palomar College in San Marcos, California, where she teaches full-time and serves as the Psychology Student Advisor and Co-Coordinator for Psychology Faculty. Karen received the National Teaching Award for Excellence in Community/Junior College Teaching given by Division Two of the American Psychological Association (APA). She also was recognized with the first Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching from Palomar College, and an Outstanding Teaching award from the University of Texas at Austin. Karen's special research and presentation focus is in active learning and critical thinking, and she has presented numerous online web seminars and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Karen is the author of Wiley introductory psychology texts including, Psychology in Action and Living Psychology. Alastair Younger is Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada s largest bilingual university. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Carleton University in Ottawa in 1976, after which he studied clinical and developmental psychology at Concordia University in Montreal, completing his M.A. in 1979 and his Ph.D. in 1984. He is registered as a clinical psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Society for Research in Child Development. He is co-author of the first and second Canadian editions of Child Psychology (Wiley). In addition, he has authored more than 15 student study guides for courses in introductory psychology, child psychology, and abnormal psychology. He has been a professor at the University of Ottawa for more than 25 years, where he coordinates the introductory psychology courses in both English and French and has taught courses for many years in child psychology, theories of development, social development, and research methods and ethics. His research focuses on children s peer relations, especially shyness/withdrawal and aggression in children. Claire Vanston is a Psychology Instructor at Capilano University in North Vancouver, British Columbia. She earned her B. A. (Hons.) in Psychology in 1997, and then completed a Master of Science in biological psychology in 2000 and a Ph.D. in 2005. She has been the recipient of four national-level research scholarships and is a published research psychologist. Her doctoral studies investigated the effects of steroid hormones on cognition and behaviour and she continues working part-time in this area. She also holds a position as a Sexual Health Educator with Options for Sexual Health B.C. (previously Planned Parenthood) teaching elementary and high school sex education. She has authored a half a dozen student study guides and instructor manuals, and has taught a number of courses in community and seniors education programs. Dr. Vanston has taught courses for many years at CapU and elsewhere in the areas of introductory psychology, biological psychology, human neuropsychology, lifespan development, research methods and human sexuality. She is a mother of daughters, rides a Ducati Monster and is described by her students as not your average Psych Prof .

"This new edition has many new and enhanced features while it continues to rely heavily on the integration of visuals to elucidate concepts to solidify an understanding of them. Examples throughout show how to use psychology in the workplace and in personal relationships, while demonstrating the role psychology plays in other practical everyday issues. This book helps examine personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids -- encouraging readers to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives"--

The second edition enables psychologists to gain a better understanding of what is unique and intriguing about this area of study. It follows a groundbreaking visual approach that helps them quickly and easily learn the subject. With numerous illustrations and graphics, the book brings complex concepts to life. The links between theory and application are also clearly presented. Psychologists will benefit from this visually-oriented look into the field because it’s more engaging than other resources.

This exciting new textbook for introductory psychology helps to open students’ minds to the idea that psychology is all around us. Authors RON COMER and LIZ GOULD encourage students to examine what they know about human behaviour and how they know it; and open them up to an appreciation of psychology outside of the classroom. Psychology Around Us helps students see the big picture by stressing the interconnected nature of psychological science. Almost every chapter within this first edition helps open students’ minds to comprehend the big picture with sections that highlight how the different fields of psychology are connected to each other and how they connect to everyday life. This text highlights human development, brain function, abnormal psychology, and the individual differences in each area as cut-across themes to demonstrate these connections. Also included are two-page art spreads to demonstrate exactly What Happens In The Brain When we engage in everyday activities such as eat pizza, study psychology, or listen to music. The art featured in these spreads have been created especially for Psychology Around Us by an award-winning artist with input from faculty on how it will contribute to teaching and learning. Features: Cut Across Connections - Almost every chapter helps students comprehend the big picture with sections that highlight how the different fields of psychology are connected to each other and how they connect to everyday life. What Happens in the Brain When…These two-page art spreads demonstrate exactly what happens in the brain when we engage in everyday activities such as eating pizza, studying psychology, or listening to music. Chapter Opening Vignettes - Every chapter begins with a vignette that shows the power of psychology in understanding a whole range of human behaviour. This theme is reinforced throughout the chapter, celebrating the extraordinary processes that make the everyday possible. Special topics on psychology around us - Each chapter highlights interesting news stories, current controversies in psychology, and relevant research findings that demonstrate psychology around us. The Practically Speaking box emphasizes the practical application of everyday psychology. Helpful study tools - Key Terms; Marginal Definitions; Marginal Notes; Chapter Summaries.

The first Canadian edition of Visualizing Psychology has been designed to help students learn effectively. Created in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, Visualizing Psychology integrates rich visuals and media with text to direct students' attention to important information. The text helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several pedagogical aids'encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives while offering ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material.

Visualizing Psychology, Second Canadian Edition is part of the Wiley Visualizing series. While other introductory psychology texts claim to take a 'visual approach' by simply including more pictures and excluding text, our scientifically based visual pedagogical features display facts, explain concepts, and illustrate processes. In Visualizing Psychology, Second Canadian Edition, this groundbreaking visual approach paired with superior online technology and multi-media resources uniquely address the processing and learning style of today's college student by making material both accessible and engaging without sacrificing rigor.