{"product_id":"psychology-22","title":"Psychology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Dodge Fernald writes an interesting, easy-to-read book for students. Each perspective covers the historical underpinnings of psychology, ending with current models and viewpoints as well as comments and critiques of the perspective. That′s important and will help the next generation of scholars in psychology to appreciate alternative views. Nice book!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph R. Ferrari, Ph.D, \u003ci\u003eVincent de Paul Distinguished Professor,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDePaul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e University\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing six perspectives, this textbook offers the framework for a conceptual understanding of modern psychology. \u003cb\u003ePsychology: Six Perspectives\u003c\/b\u003e shows students a measure of unity and continuity within this fragmented field by briefly and coherently discussing six primary perspectives that have arisen: biological, psychoanalytical, behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, and evolutionary. Author L. Dodge Fernald provides coherence by presenting these perspectives in successive historical order, offering students a broad, retrospective account of psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePortrays the fundamental dimensions of this multifaceted field:\u003c\/i\u003e The similarities and differences among basic concepts, theories, research, and practice of each perspective are examined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eEmploys both a scientific mode of communication as well as a narrative thread:\u003c\/i\u003e The real-life narrative of a lonely, stout-hearted social worker unfolds gently throughout the text, illustrating in turn each of the perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStimulates critical thinking and class discussion:\u003c\/i\u003e Opportunities for critical evaluation and everyday application provide students with a context for extending their understanding of and investigation into psychology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis core textbook or supplementary text is designed for undergraduate courses in general psychology, ranging from special sections of introductory psychology to the capstone course or senior seminar, including the history and systems of psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245867258200,"sku":"9781412938679","price":137.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412938679_2fa4f8fb-3109-435b-a2fd-8bcc784f6816.jpg?v=1777775419","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/psychology-22","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}