Presents coverage of cultural and gender diversity and research studies in such areas as neuroscience and cognition, and includes a pedagogical programme that promotes multicultural perspectives and critical thinking. This introductory "Psychology" textbook is meant for undergraduate Psychology student.

The 8th edition of this excellent introductory "Psychology" textbook has increased coverage of cultural and gender diversity, incorporates new frontiers in research studies in such areas as neuroscience and cognition, and includes a revised pedagogical programme that promotes multicultural perspectives and critical thinking. It continues the tradition of previous editions of bonding psychological science with a broad perspective that will engage the undergraduate Psychology student.

Prologue: The Story of Psychology - Thinking Critically With Psychological Science - Neuroscience and Behavior - Diversity and Development - The Developing Person - Sensation - Perception - States of Consciousness - Learning - Memory - Thinking and Language - Intelligence - Motivation and Work - Emotion - Stress and Health - Personality - Psychological Disorders - Therapy - Social Psychology - Appendix: Answers to 'Test Yourself' Questions