Always Learning

Psychology, MyLab Edition (with MyPsychLab Pegasus with E-Book Student Access Code Card), 9/E
Carole Wade, Dominican University of California
Carol Tavris, American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science

ISBN-10: 0205684890
ISBN-13:  9780205684892

Publisher:  Pearson
Copyright:  2009
Format:  Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 816 pp
Published:  07/21/2008
Status: Out of Print


We're sorry, this product is no longer available.
Please contact your Pearson rep if you are using this product and need instructor resources.


Print this content

In this section:


Description

For one-semester introductory psychology courses in both two- and four-year colleges and universities.

 

This text emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the integration of culture and gender in the science of psychology. NOW AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGED with MyPsychLab. Every copy of Psychology, 9e MyPsychLab comes with access to MyPsychLab and a laminated study sheet for students.

 

Well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to students' success in college and in later life, Psychology by Wade & Tavris is also widely regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style. Continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout the text, Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the field.


Features

PSYCHOLOGY MYPSYCHLAB EDITION  contains all the hallmark features of Psychology 9e with the same pagination and critical thinking emphasis.

 

NEW to the MyPsychLab edition:

  • Every copy of PSYCHOLOGY MYPSYCHLAB EDITION comes automatically with MyPsychLab. This robust online assessment resource allows instructors to assess student progress and adapt course content to meet the needs of their class. MyPsychLab allows students to diagnose their progress and provides them with a variety of customizable resources to assist with their mastery of course concepts. FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE TEXT, each chapter contains a two-page visual spread which highlights study tips and learning resources available within MyPsychLab. Students can elect to use MyPsychLab with or without instructor involvement.
  •  Every copy of PSYCHOLOGY MYPSYCHLAB edition also comes with a helpful laminated study sheet. This study aid contains a timeline of the history of psychology in addition to study hints on the most difficult to understand concepts in introductory psychology (such as the difference between independent and dependent variables; negative reinforcement and punishment, etc).
  • No changes to pagination have been made to PSYCHOLOGY MYPSYCHLAB EDITION

 

Wade/Tavris incorporates Critical and Scientific thinking into every part of Psychology . A new feature, Close-Up on Research compliments the critical thinking emphasis while also demonstrating in detail the science of psychology.

 

Critical and Scientific Thinking: Eight basic guidelines to critical and scientific thinking are introduced in Chapter 1 as well as highlighted in the endpapers of the text. Critical thinking is woven throughout the text's narrative. Critical thinking icons (light bulbs) appear throughout the text to highlight topic areas that exemplify and ask students to employ critical thinking skills. These icons do not signal the only place that critical thinking is happening in the text but rather point to particularly good examples for students to participate in. Within Psychology, Wade/Tavris DEFINE what critical thinking is; MODEL how to think critically through the exploration of popular but unsupported ideas in our culture today as well as psychological issues that evoke emotional debate; and encourage students to PRACTICE critical thinking through activities and examples.

 

Close-Up on Research: This NEW feature takes a provocative research question and shows how investigators set about answering it, from start to finish. Designed to show students how the process works from the first questions a psychological scientist asks (such as: "What might be a better predictor of male violence than testosterone?" or "Why is human touch emotionally and even physically beneficial?") to defining terms to considering other explanations for the findings. Each Close-Up on Research also contains a graph or a table of the results to encourage student practice on reading these important presentations of data.

 

Mainstreaming Culture and Gender: Rather than relegating studies on gender or culture to separate chapters or boxed features, Psychology integrates the research in the areas in which it applies. Gender differences and similarities are discussed throughout the text where appropriate. Empirical findings on culture and ethnicity are interwoven throughout topics as warranted. 

 

Active participation in both the subject matter and the science of psychology is a key element of Wade/Tavris Psychology. Through innovative features and intriguing questions and quizzes, Wade/Tavris helps students see the excitement of psychology.

Quick Quizzes: Throughout each chapter, students are encouraged to check their progress and review material, if necessary. These quizzes are designed to do more than test for memorization. Various formats and entertaining examples let students know whether or not they've comprehended the chapter material.

 

Get Involved: These exercises provide an entertaining approach to Active Learning. Included throughout the text, some Get Involved exercises consist of quick demonstrations, some are simple mini-studies, and some help students relate course material to their own lives.

 

Taking Psychology With You: At the end of each chapter, Taking Psychology with You draws on research related to the chapter material to help students tackle practical topics such as living with chronic pain, eliminating bad habits, getting along with people of other cultures, and evaluating self-help programs and books.

 

What's Ahead: Each chapter is introduced with a set of brief questions. They are intended to be provocative or intriguing enough to arouse students' curiosity and encourage them to read on.


New To This Edition

MyPsychLab: NEW to this edition of Psychology, MyPsychLab is an easy-to-use online resource that allows instructors to assess student progress and adapt course material to meet the specific needs of the class. Every copy of Psychology MyPsychLab Edition comes with access to MyPsychLab.

 

NEW to the MyPsychLab edition:

  • Every copy PSYCHOLOGY MYPSYCHLAB EDITION comes automatically with MyPsychLab. This robust online assessment resource allows instructors to assess student progress and adapt course content to meet the needs of their class. MyPsychLab allows students to diagnose their progress and provides them with a variety of customizable resources to assist with their mastery of course concepts. FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE TEXT, each chapter contains a two-page visual spread which highlights study tips and learning resources available within MyPsychLab. Students can elect to use MyPsychLab with or without instructor involvement.
  •  Every copy of PSYCHOLOGY MYPSYCHLAB edition also comes with a helpful laminated study sheet. This study aid contains a timeline of the history of psychology in addition to study hints on the most difficult to understand concepts in introductory psychology (such as the difference between independent and dependent variables; negative reinforcement and punishment, etc).
  • No changes to pagination have been made to PSYCHOLOGY MYPSYCHLAB EDITION

 

MyPsychLab enables students to diagnose their progress by completing an online self-assessment pre-test. Based on the results of this test, each student is provided with a customized study plan, including a variety of tools to help them fully master the material.

MyPsychLab then reports the self-assessment results to the instructor, as individual student grades as well as an aggregate report of class progress. Based on these reports, the instructor can adapt course material to suit the needs of individual students or the class as a whole.

  • Accurate Assessment: MyPsychLab offers robust self-assessment tests to determine each student's mastery of key content areas. Organized by major section or chapter, these diagnostic tests contain a large base of questions that are different from those in the text-specific test bank and other supplements. Different kinds of questions are used for pre- and post-tests, including multiple choice, text match, ranking, fill in the blank, and drag and drop.
  • Reporting: MyPsychLab's easy-to-use reporting system delivers instant feedback to students and provides instructors with reports of class and student performance. Diagnostic test results are reported to students allowing them to recognize the areas in which they need extra practice. Instructors receive an aggregate of overall class performance and may also view test results at the individual student level. Since MyPsychLab calculates and reports test results automatically, instructors can closely monitor student progress without investing any additional time.
  • Focused Instruction: MyPsychLab enables instructors to efficiently adapt course content based on actual student and class performance. MyPsychLab analyzes each student's diagnostic test results, assigns each student specific exercises designed to help with the content they have yet to master, and reports these assignments to the instructor via a gradebook. MyPsychLab's aggregate report provides a valuable "snapshot" of class performance that allows instructors to direct their attention to the content areas in which the class as a whole is struggling. MyPsychLab provides instructors with a wealth of supplemental teaching materials specific to these content areas including additional lecture material, video clips, and classroom activities. For added flexibility, these materials may be downloaded by instructors for classroom use or made available online for student use.

 


Table of Contents

AN INVITATION TO PSYCHOLOGY.

1. The Science of Psychology.

2. How Psychologists Do Research.

BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR.

3. Evolution, Genes, and Behavior.

4. Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain.

5. Body Rhythms and Mental States.

6. Sensation and Perception.

THE ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR.

7. Learning and Conditioning.

8. Behavior in Social and Cultural Context.

THINKING AND FEELING.

9. Thinking and Intelligence.

10. Memory.

11. Emotion.

12. Motivation.

THE DEVELOPING PERSON.

13. Theories of Personality.

14. Development Over the Lifespan.

HEALTH AND DISORDER.

15. Health, Stress and Coping.

16. Psychological Disorders.

17. Approaches to Treatment and Therapy.

EPILOGUE: TAKING PSYCHOLOGY WITH YOU.

Appendix: Statistical Methods.


Previous Edition(s)

  • Psychology, MyLab Edition, 9/E
    Wade & Tavris
    ©2009  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 816 pp  |  Out of Print
    ISBN-10: 0136016065  |  ISBN-13: 9780136016069
    Brief Description  |  More Info



Back to top

Print this content

In this section:


Author Bios

Carole Wade is affiliated with the Dominican University in California. Her Ph.D. is in cognitive psychology and her areas of interest include gender, ethnicity and a focus on the teaching and development of critical thinking skills.

Carol Tavris earned her Ph.D. in social psychology and as a writer and lecturer focuses on educating the public about the importance of critical and scientific thinking in psychology.

Dr. Wade and Dr. Tavris are Fellows of the American Psychological Association and charter members of the American Psychological Society.

Back to top

Print this content

In this section:


Websites and Online Courses

Companion Website for Psychology
Pearson
©2008  |  Pearson  |  Website  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0132335263  |  ISBN-13: 9780132335263
More Info

Back to top

Print this content

In this section:

Companion Website for Psychology
Pearson
©2008  |  Pearson  |  Website  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0132335263  |  ISBN-13: 9780132335263
More Info

Back to top


Websites and online courses

Companion Website for Psychology
Pearson
©2008  |  Pearson  |  Website  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0132335263  |  ISBN-13: 9780132335263
More Info


For Introductory Psychology

Blockbuster Video Guide for Introductory Psychology
Allyn & Bacon
©2006  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 176 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205473008  |  ISBN-13: 9780205473007

Show Downloadable Files
 | More Info

Clicker Questions for Introductory Psychology (for Instructors)
Martichuski
©2009  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205688039  |  ISBN-13: 9780205688036

Show Downloadable Files
 | More Info

Pearson Passport Link Library Files for Introductory Psychology
Pearson
©2011  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205014976  |  ISBN-13: 9780205014972

Show Downloadable Files
 | More Info

Allyn & Bacon Introductory Psychology Study Site (Open Access)
Allyn & Bacon
©2007  |  Pearson  |  Website  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205521436  |  ISBN-13: 9780205521432
More Info

Diversity Activities for Psychology
Whittlesey
©2001  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 276 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205296386  |  ISBN-13: 9780205296385
More Info

Insights into Psychology DVD, Volume II
Allyn & Bacon
©2004  |  Pearson  |  Video; 1 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205402909  |  ISBN-13: 9780205402908
More Info

MyPsychLab Video Series DVD Volume 1
Pearson Education
©2013  |  Pearson  |  DVD  |  Estimated Availability : 02/24/2012
ISBN-10: 0205035817  |  ISBN-13: 9780205035816
More Info

MyPsychLab Video Series DVD Volume 2, 2/E
Ciccarelli & White
©2013  |  Pearson  |  DVD  |  Estimated Availability : 03/15/2012
ISBN-10: 0205906281  |  ISBN-13: 9780205906284
More Info

Pearson Passport -- Standalone Access Card -- for Psychology
Pearson
©2011  |  Pearson  |  Access Code Card  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205009921  |  ISBN-13: 9780205009923
More Info

Pearson Passport -- Valuepack Access Card -- for Psychology
Pearson
©2011  |  Pearson  |  Access Code Card  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205015115  |  ISBN-13: 9780205015115
More Info

Pearson Teaching Films: Intro Psych 2010 Guide
Ciccarelli
©2011  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Estimated Availability : 09/01/2011
ISBN-10: 0205014739  |  ISBN-13: 9780205014736
More Info

Study Card for Introduction to Psychology
Allyn & Bacon
©2005  |  Pearson  |  Study Card; 8 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205435092  |  ISBN-13: 9780205435098
More Info

Study Card Insert for Introductory Psychology, THINK Psychology
Baird
©2011  |  Pearson  |  Study Card; 1 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205003702  |  ISBN-13: 9780205003709
More Info


Back to top

For the Psychology Discipline

Interactive Learning Companion for Introductory Psychology
Marin
©2011  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 020501626X  |  ISBN-13: 9780205016266

Show Downloadable Files
 | More Info

Building Bridges: The Allyn & Bacon Student Guide to Service-Learning
Hamner
©2002  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 128 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319742  |  ISBN-13: 9780205319749
More Info

Contemporary Readings in Psychology: A New York Times Reader
Coats
©2000  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 126 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0139775137  |  ISBN-13: 9780139775130
More Info

CPS RF Classroom Performance System
eInstruction
©2010  |  Pearson  |  Electronic Supplement  |  Available
ISBN-10: 020577864X  |  ISBN-13: 9780205778645
More Info

How to Write Psychology Papers, 2/E
Parrott
©1999  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 144 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0321044665  |  ISBN-13: 9780321044662
More Info

iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008  |  Pearson  |  Electronic Supplement  |  Available
ISBN-10: 0205594506  |  ISBN-13: 9780205594504
More Info

InterWrite PRS RF (Personal Response System)
InterWrite PRS & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2005  |  Pearson  |  Electronic Supplement  |  Available
ISBN-10: 0205436951  |  ISBN-13: 9780205436958
More Info

Introductory Psychology DVD Set for Psychology
Pearson
©2006  |  Pearson  |  DVD  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0131754327  |  ISBN-13: 9780131754324
More Info

Live!Psych
Wade & Tavris
©2004  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0130487325  |  ISBN-13: 9780130487322
More Info

Mind Matters CD-ROM
Hilton & Perdue
©2000  |  Pearson  |  CD-ROM Only  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0130272787  |  ISBN-13: 9780130272782
More Info

MySearchLab -- Standalone Access Card
Pearson
©2010  |  Pearson  |  Access Code Card  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205699413  |  ISBN-13: 9780205699414
More Info

MyTest Test Bank for APA Student Learning Outcome Assessments
Pearson
©2012  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205215734  |  ISBN-13: 9780205215737
More Info

Observations Video, Children and Their Development, 6/E
Kail
©2012  |  Pearson  |  DVD  |  Estimated Availability : 12/30/2011
ISBN-10: 0205034950  |  ISBN-13: 9780205034956
More Info

Pearson Teaching Films for Introductory Psychology 2008 (for Instructors)
Pearson
©2009  |  Pearson  |  DVD  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205652808  |  ISBN-13: 9780205652808
More Info

SPSS Student Version 18.0 (standalone), 6/E
Pearson
©2011  |  Pearson  |  CD-ROM Only  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205020623  |  ISBN-13: 9780205020621
More Info

Stress Management Workbook: Techniques and Self Assessment Procedures
Gramling & Auerbach
©1998  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 176 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0138539200  |  ISBN-13: 9780138539207
More Info

Study Site for Child Developement
Pearson
©2010  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205034764  |  ISBN-13: 9780205034765
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Avoiding Plagiarism
Stern
©2007  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 80 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0321446895  |  ISBN-13: 9780321446893
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with APA Documentation: Updated for APA Sixth Edition, 2/E
Anderson, Carrell & Widdifield
©2010  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 80 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205795811  |  ISBN-13: 9780205795819
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Citing Sources with MLA Documentation, Update Edition
Greer
©2010  |  Pearson  |  Paper  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205715117  |  ISBN-13: 9780205715114
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Practicing Peer Review
Trim
©2007  |  Pearson  |  Paper  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0321448480  |  ISBN-13: 9780321448484
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Preparing Effective Oral Presentations
Cox
©2007  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 96 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205505457  |  ISBN-13: 9780205505456
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Procrastination
Hoffman
©2008  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 64 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205582117  |  ISBN-13: 9780205582112
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Researching Online
Munger & Campbell
©2007  |  Pearson  |  Paper  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0321445317  |  ISBN-13: 9780321445315
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Study Skills
Pearson Longman
©2007  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 72 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0321447360  |  ISBN-13: 9780321447364
More Info

What Every Student Should Know About Using a Handbook
Murray
©2009  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 80 pp  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0205563848  |  ISBN-13: 9780205563845
More Info


Back to top


Websites and Online Courses

Companion Website for Psychology
Pearson
©2008  |  Pearson  |  Website  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0132335263  |  ISBN-13: 9780132335263
More Info

Print this content

Give your students a choice! PearsonChoices products are designed to give your students more value and flexibility by letting them choose from a variety of text and media formats to best match their learning style and their budget.

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, see the Packages Tab.

  • Psychology, CourseSmart eTextbook, 9/E
    Wade & Tavris
    ©2008  |  Pearson  |  Electronic Book; 816 pp  |  Available
    ISBN-10: 0132250934  |  ISBN-13: 9780132250931
    Brief Description  |  More Info  |  Students, buy access


Back to top

Log in to the Instructor Resource Center

Login name: 

  Password: 

Forgot login/password?  |  Need to redeem an access code?

        

Instructor Resource Center File Download

This work is protected by local and international copyright laws and is provided solely for the use of instructors in teaching their courses and assessing student learning. Dissemination or sale of any part of this work (including on the World Wide Web) will destroy the integrity of the work and is not permitted. The work and materials from this site should never be made available to students except by instructors using the accompanying text in their classes. All recipients of this work are expected to abide by these restrictions and to honor the intended pedagogical purposes and the needs of other instructors who rely on these materials.

Cancel     I accept, proceed with download

Print this content

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.

Back to top