Robin Kowalski - Böcker

The anthology Readings in Psychology: From Foundation to Application features a selection of carefully curated readings that introduce students to foundational topics in the discipline.The book opens with an exploration of subjects such as physiological or biological psychology, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, learning, and memory. Later chapters are devoted to thought, language, and intelligence, consciousness, motivation and emotion, and health, stress, and coping. The final chapters address specialized topics including social psychology, psychological disorders and their treatment, and applications of psychology in forensics, sports, and more.Designed to serve as a stand-alone text or a supplemental reader, Readings in Psychology includes guidelines for use in standard introductory psychology courses as well as honors courses. With its accessible and high-interest content, the book is well-suited to undergraduates, whether majors or non-majors in the field.

Introduction to Social Psychology provides students with a thought-provoking and engaging collection of readings that address the foundational principles and concepts of social psychology. Leveraging scholarly yet accessible articles, the anthology demonstrates how social psychology is interwoven into the tapestry of everyday life.The book contains eleven chapters, each of which address a specific concept of social psychology. Students read about impression management and self-presentation, casual attributions, levels of emotional display across global cultures, and implicit attitudes. Specific chapters address social influence, group behavior, aggression, altruism, attraction and relationships, and stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. The anthology concludes with lists of suggested readings and videos, encouraging students to deepen their knowledge of introductory social psychology concepts.Introduction to Social Psychology is an excellent supplementary resource for foundational courses in psychology and social psychology.

Women and Psychology introduces students to the myriad challenges facing women today as well as the psychological effects these challenges can perpetuate. The anthology outlines key issues both within the United States and abroad to provide readers with a global overview of select female experiences. The collection provides valuable insight into behaviours and practices that cultivate gender discrimination, pulls back the curtain on topics rarely explored by the general public, and empowers students to stand up for justice for women.The text begins with chapters that explore the history of women at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the identity economics of female genital mutilation. Additional chapters address the psychological costs of terminating a pregnancy; endometriosis; and historical ideas and beliefs surrounding conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Students read articles on human trafficking, violence against women, and the balance of women and work. The anthology closes with a reading about the importance of feminism in contemporary society.The second edition features new readings on the topics of sex differences and communication, pregnancy and childbirth, the emotional glass ceiling for boys, sexual violence against college women, and engaging men in anti-violence campaigns.Meant to serve as a supplementary text, Women and Psychology is well-suited for any course that explores the intersection of women and psychology.