Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior, International Global Edition

Welcome to the world of psychology--and a journey through the gateways to mind and behavior. Led by authors who get rave reviews from students and instructors alike, Gateways 16e addresses instructor calls for a text that is easily customizable for the specific content covered in individual courses. Each chapter begins with learning outcomes grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy and ends with a section connecting the content to important career-relevant skills. The new edition of Gateways is fully compatible with APA guidelines such as the new Introductory Psychology Initiative and includes new resources such as guided notes for students with limited experience navigating college-level textbooks. Cutting edge research and world events such as Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement have been woven throughout the text in the same conversational style that readers have come to appreciate. Experience the fun of discovering Psychology with INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, 16th Edition.

Table of Contents:
Your Skill Set and Psychology: An Introduction to Reflective Studying The Value of Studying Psychology Thoughtful Engagement: How to Simplify Required Reading Note to Self: Reflect! Reflective Studying: Strategies for Success 1 Underpinning Psychology as a Science Science or Pseudoscience Role and Responsibilities of Psychologists Looking Back: The Evolution of Psychological Science Modern Psychological Perspectives The Building Blocks of Psychological Science Demonstrating Cause-and-Effect: Experimental Research Alternative Research Methods: Nonexperimental Designs Your Skill Set and Psychology: Information Literacy 2 Behavioral Aspects and the Human Brain The Command Centre of the Body: The Nervous System Looking Inside the Brain The Largest Part of the Brain: The Cerebral Cortex The Lower Portions of the Brain and the Hormonal System Your Skill Set and Psychology: Staying Accountable 3 The Stages of Human Development Change and Growth: Nature vs. Nurture Physiological and Cognitive Development The Affective and Social Domains of Change Cognition: Verbal Abilities, Reasoning Skills, and Ethical Behavior Your Skill Set and Psychology: Ethical Conduct 4 Sensory Awareness and Perceptual Processing Sensing the World Around You Sight: The Visual System The Auditory System The Sense of Taste and Smell Attention Perception Your Skill Set and Psychology: How to Communicate Effectively 5 Consciousness: Different Levels of Awareness Levels of Awareness Altered States of Consciousness: Hypnosis and Meditation The Nature of Sleep Psychoactive Drug Use and Consciousness Your Skill Set and Psychology: Metacognition 6 Fundamentals of Learning The Foundations of Learning Pair Up! Classical Conditioning Shape Up! Operant Conditioning Watch and Learn! Observational Learning Think About It! Cognitive Learning Your Skill Set and Psychology: Behavioral Self-Management 7 Remembering: How Memory Works An Overview of Memory Sensory and Short-Term (Working) Memory Long-Term Memory Recall and Failure to Recall The Fallible Nature of Long-Term Memory Strategies to Enhance Memory Your Skill Set and Psychology: Delivering Memorable Presentations 8 Thinking, Language, and Innovation The Basic Elements of Cognition Problem Solving Insight, Decision-Making, and Biases Innovative and Creative Thinking Your Skill Set and Psychology: Innovative Thinking and Creativity 9 Intelligence Human Intelligence Conceptualized Assessing Intelligence Intellectual Talent and Dysfunction Nature vs. Nurture and Intelligence Ethics and Intelligence Your Skill Set and Psychology: The Emotional Quotient 10 Motivation: Purpose and Passion Introductory Models of Motivation Biological Motives Acquired and Incentive Motivation Emotion: The Four Basic Aspects General Theories of Motivation Your Skill Set and Psychology: Positivity and Optimism 11 Sex, Gender, and Sexuality Sexual Development and Orientation Gender Identities and Roles Sexual Responses, Attitudes, and Behaviors Sexual Relationships Your Skill Set and Psychology: Civic Engagement 12 Individual Differences in Personality Personality: Popular Theories Traits: The Building Blocks of Personality Personality Testing and Tools Factors Influencing Personality Your Skill Set and Psychology: Leadership 13 Health Psychology The Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors of Health The Relation between Stress and Health The Value of Treatment to Boost Health Coping Mechanisms and Health Your Skill Set and Psychology: Coping with Stress 14 Psychological Disorders Aetiology and Classification of Mental Health Disorders Psychotic Disorders Mood and Personality Disorders Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Disorders Your Skill Set and Psychology: Perseverance 15 Therapeutic Interventions The History of Psychotherapy Behavior Therapies Cognitive and Humanistic Therapies Medical Therapies Your Skill Set and Psychology: Managing Mental Health Issues 16 Social Thinking and Behavior Social Groups and Individuals All About the Attitudes Peer and Social Influences Your Skill Set and

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Dennis Coon is a publishing phenomenon and one of the best-selling authors in the field of psychology. His innovative instructional methods and student-focused style make his works perennial favorites among instructors and students alike. To date, more than two million students have learned psychology with a Coon text as their guide. Coon graduated with a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Arizona. Dennis Coon is a publishing phenomenon and one of the best-selling authors in the field of psychology. His innovative instructional methods and student-focused style make his works perennial favorites among instructors and students alike. To date, more than two million students have learned psychology with a Coon text as their guide. Coon graduated with a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Arizona. Dennis Coon is a publishing phenomenon and one of the best-selling authors in the field of psychology. His innovative instructional methods and student-focused style make his works perennial favorites among instructors and students alike. To date, more than two million students have learned psychology with a Coon text as their guide. Coon graduated with a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Arizona. John O. Mitterer holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from McMaster University. He has taught psychology at Brock University to more than 25,000 psychology students. Mitterer was the recipient of the 2003 Brock University Distinguished Teaching Award, a 2003 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Award, a 2004 3M Teaching Fellowship, the 2005 Canadian Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology, and the 2010 Brock University Don Ursino Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Large Classes. He also held a three-year Brock Chancellor's Chair for Teaching Excellence. Tanya Martini obtained her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Toronto and is a professor in the psychology department at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. She has been awarded the Brock University Distinguished Teaching Award and the Chancellor's Chair for Teaching Excellence. In addition to introductory psychology, she has also taught research methods and two courses designed to facilitate students' understanding of career-related skills. Dr. Martini's research explores skill-based learning outcomes in post-secondary education, and her most recent work has investigated students' views concerning skill-based learning across their degree program. She has a particular interest in students' ability to articulate the competencies that underlie skills such as critical thinking and collaboration, and their ability to recognize how university assignments foster transferable skills that are of interest to employers. Her research in this area was recognized by an appointment to the advisory board of the Future Skills Centre in partnership with the Conference Board of Canada.