Psychology

by Spencer A Rathus

Published January 1984
This best-selling text not only explores psychological theory and research, but also emphasizes their application to the lives of students. Spencer Rathus is a talented author with a widely celebrated writing style that makes psychology interesting, appealing, and relevant for students. A great amount of detail has gone into updating this text, including: the additions of a new chapter, "Adolescent and Adult Development;" a new feature, "Controversy in Psychology," which embraces controversies in psychology as vehicles for enhancing knowledge and stimulating critical thinking; and a new pedagogical approach, PQ4R (outlined below). This new edition also features greater emphasis on the evolutionary perspective, as well as a new connection to the Web and the text's CD-ROM using the author's trademarked method.

Childhood and Adolescence

by Spencer A Rathus

Published 28 February 2005
Augments your goal of helping students understand the link between developmental theories and research and thei application to everyday life. The author, through his approach, makes readin and studying an enjoyable process of discovery.