Gregory Feist – författare

Highly recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic LibrariesThis handbook is the definitive resource for scholars and students interested in how research and theory within each of the major domains of psychologyódevelopmental, cognitive, personality, and socialóhave been applied to understand the nature of scientific thought and behavior. Edited by two esteemed pioneers in the emerging discipline of the psychology of science, it is the first empirically based compendium of its time. The handbook provides a comprehensive examination of how scientific thinking is learned and evolves from infancy to adolescence and adulthood, and combines developmental and cognitive approaches to show the categorical similarities and differences in thinking between children, adolescents, adults, and scientists. Chapters highlight the breadth and depth of psychological perspectives in the studies of science, from creativity and genius, gender, and conflict and cooperation, to postmodernism and psychobiography. A section on applications offers findings and ideas that can be put to use by educators, policymakers, and science administrators. Contributors examine the importance of mental models in solving difficult technical problems, and the significance of leadership and organizational structure in successful innovation. The final section of the book is devoted to the future of this new field, focusing on how to continue to develop a healthy psychology of science.Key Features: Presents the only empirically based compendium of current knowledge about the psychology of scientific thought and behavior Edited by two pioneers in the discipline of psychology of science Describes how scientific thinking is learned and changes throughout the life span Addresses creativity and genius, gender, conflict and cooperation, postmodernism, and psychobiography Covers applications of the psychology of science that can be used by educators, policymakers, and science administrators

Feist and Rosenberg's text is a brief introduction to psychology designed to move students beyond what may seem obvious to them and have them reevaluate the thoughts and beliefs they bring to the course.  The accessible approach to science helps students challenge their assumptions, understand research, and recognize that in Psychology, no one perspective tells the whole story.

Psychology: Perspectives and Connections is a comprehensive introduction to psychology designed to guide students to move beyond what may seem obvious and reevaluate the their thoughts and beliefs.  In every chapter the text emphasizes four key goals:•Challenging assumptions: A chapter-opening feature starts students questioning their beliefs about the discipline.•Thinking scientifically:  A framework for testing assumptions builds critical thinking skills, and in-depth analyses of high-interest research studies in every chapter help students apply those skills.•Making science accessible: The text helps students develop scientific literacy.•Applying psychology to everyday life: Innovative features demonstrate how psychological research can directly affect people’s lives.Enhanced by the extensive and ever-expanding resources in McGraw Hill Connect’s digital platform, Psychology: Perspectives and Connections helps students engage with and synthesize the broad content of the course.