Essentials of Psychology

Psychology exists all around us. In Essentials of Psychology, Second Edition, authors Krisstal D. Clayton, Gregory J. Privitera, and Saul Kassin take students on a journey from the laboratory to the real world, demonstrating the breadth of applications of psychological science to everyday life. In every chapter, students assume the role of a psychologist, carrying out experiments, making predictions, and investigating the results. Compelling storytelling, real-life examples, and the authors' active practice approach encourages critical thinking and engagement throughout. In the new Second Edition, the authors expand the coverage of research methods and scientific thinking to prepare students to be smart consumers of information.