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A thorough introduction to college level psychology focusing on the development of critical thinking skills. Culture and gender issues are well-integrated into the text rather than being tacked on, as all-too-often occurs. Includes abundant pedagogical tools including provocative questions, chapter reviews, demonstrations and mini-studies, tables contrasting theories and concepts, quizzes, and plentiful and compelling color illustrations.

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Invitation to Psychology

by Carole Wade and Carol Tavris

Published 1 October 1998
This shorter version of Wade and Tavris best-selling text, Psychology, offers a new twist for the shorter-text market. It maintains the same high quality writing, focus on critical thinking, attention to multicultural issues, and commitment to the debates of psychology as well as the "Quick Quizzes," "Get Involved," and "Taking Psychology With You" features from the larger version.* A fresh, student-centered, teaching-flexible thirteen chapter organization. * "Whats Ahead" questions - Appended with page references in the "Looking Back" section at the end of each chapter . * Provides students with a preview of the content for each major section. * "Quick Quizzes" - After each major section of the text. * Actively tests students comprehension. * Chapter-opening vignettes - Based on real newspaper stories. * Allows students to apply what they have learned. * "Get-Involved" exercises. * Provides hands-on application exercises and demonstrations that enhance student learning. * "Taking Psychology With You" sections - At the end of each chapter. * Draw on research in the chapter to help students tackle topics of practical concern.
* A compelling narrative style - And straightforward presentation of even the most complex concepts. * Engages students and enhances learning.

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