William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, USA. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN (Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) program and was the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience perspective.

"Ray's Introduction to Psychological Science takes a serious, research-based view of the field. It explains current research within the context of the history of the field--classic studies, theories and figures. It is a higher-level textbook for students and instructors that are serious about psychological science." – Dennis Miller, University of Missouri, USA"This is a well-written book that is applicable to majors from different disciplines. A strong text that should be closely considered when looking for intro psychology course materials." – Gary F. Kelly, Clarkson University, USA

• Psychology: Historical Roots and Modern Approaches Scientific Psychology and Its Research Methods The Neuroscience of Behavior and Experience Developmental Processes Sensation and Perception Consciousness Memory Learning, Ethology, and Language Processes Cognition, Problem-Solving and Intelligence Motivation and Emotion Stress and Health Social Psychology Personality Psychological Disorders TreatmentReferences

William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, USA. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN (Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) program and was the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience perspective.

"Ray's Introduction to Psychological Science takes a serious, research-based view of the field. It explains current research within the context of the history of the field--classic studies, theories and figures. It is a higher-level textbook for students and instructors that are serious about psychological science." – Dennis Miller, University of Missouri, USA"This is a well-written book that is applicable to majors from different disciplines. A strong text that should be closely considered when looking for intro psychology course materials." – Gary F. Kelly, Clarkson University, USA

• Psychology: Historical Roots and Modern Approaches Scientific Psychology and Its Research Methods The Neuroscience of Behavior and Experience Developmental Processes Sensation and Perception Consciousness Memory Learning, Ethology, and Language Processes Cognition, Problem-Solving and Intelligence Motivation and Emotion Stress and Health Social Psychology Personality Psychological Disorders TreatmentReferences

William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, USA. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN (Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) program and was the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience perspective.

"Ray's Introduction to Psychological Science takes a serious, research-based view of the field. It explains current research within the context of the history of the field--classic studies, theories and figures. It is a higher-level textbook for students and instructors that are serious about psychological science." – Dennis Miller, University of Missouri, USA"This is a well-written book that is applicable to majors from different disciplines. A strong text that should be closely considered when looking for intro psychology course materials." – Gary F. Kelly, Clarkson University, USA

• Psychology: Historical Roots and Modern Approaches Scientific Psychology and Its Research Methods The Neuroscience of Behavior and Experience Developmental Processes Sensation and Perception Consciousness Memory Learning, Ethology, and Language Processes Cognition, Problem-Solving and Intelligence Motivation and Emotion Stress and Health Social Psychology Personality Psychological Disorders TreatmentReferences