Psychology in Action

Karen Huffman and Psychology in Action have become the acknowledged leaders of active learning and student success. This refined and expanded Ninth Edition helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids -- encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives. Psychology in Action continues to offer ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material as well as integration of technology through WileyPLUS. Most importantly students are provided with numerous opportunities to immediately access their understanding and see the relevance of psychology at work in their lives. Through this ninth edition students will "live better" with Huffman.

Hallmark Features:

 

• Increased focus on critical thinking/active learning. Huffman is the recognized leader in critical thinking/active learning and was the first Intro Psych text to implement both.

   

• Applying Psychology to Everyday Life: Examples throughout the text show students how to use psychology in the workplace and in their personal lives.

   

• Visual Quizzes: Photos, cartoons, and figures are used to add visual dimension to the learning experience. Quizzes are accompanied by questions that help students assess their understanding of topics.

   

• Tools for Student Success: Active Reading, Strategies for Grade Improvement, Time Management and Study Tips.

   

• Why Study Psychology? Chapter Openers: Each chapter now begins with a brief overview of the benefits and special high points of the chapter to help motivate and excite the reader.

   

• Personal Story/Case Study: In response to professor and student requests, Psychology in Action contains short vignettes sprinkled throughout the text.

   

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