Hockenbury, S: Psychology

Section 1: Introducing Psychology.- Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Methods.- Section 2: Psychobiological Processes.- Chapter 2: Neuroscience and Behavior.- Chapter 3: Sensation and Perception.- Chapter 4: Consciousness and Its Variations.- Section 3: Basic Psychological Processes.- Chapter 5: Learning.- Chapter 6: Memory.- Chapter 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence.- Chapter 8: Motivation and Emotion.- Section 4: The Development of The Self.- Chapter 9: Lifespan Development.- Chapter 10: Gender and Sexuality.- Chapter 11: Personality.- Section 5: The Person in Social Context.- Chapter 12: Social Psychology.- Section 6: Psychological Problems, Disorders, and Treatment.- Chapter 13: Stress, Health, and Coping.- Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders.- Chapter 15: Therapies.

Sandra E. Hockenbury is a science writer who specializes in psychology. Sandy received her B.A. from Shimer College and her M.A. from the University of Chicago, where she was also a research associate at the Institute of Social and Behavioral Pathology. Prior to co-authoring Psychology and Discovering Psychology, Sandy worked for several years as a psychology editor in both academic and college textbook publishing. Sandy has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Tulsa Community College.Susan A. Nolan is a Professor of Psychology at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Susan researches interpersonal consequences of mental illness and the role of gender in STEM fields. Susan holds leadership roles in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and is the President of the Eastern Psychological Association - while also being a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. She regularly gives talks about incorporating scientific literacy into the introductory course and across the psychology curriculum. Susan particularly enjoys her time in the classroom teaching Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, International Psychology and Statistics.