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Psychology as a Social Science

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Robert Bissau-Diener

Ed Diener, University of Utah

Copyright Year: 2015

Publisher: Noba

Language: English

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Table of Contents

  • Psychology as Science
  • Biological Basis of Behavior
  • Sensation and Perception
  • Cognition and Language
  • Development
  • Social Psychology
  • Personality
  • Emotions and Motivation
  • Psychological Disorders
  • Well-Being

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About the Book

This textbook provides standard introduction to psychology course content with a specific emphasis on social aspects of psychology. This includes expanded content related to social cognition, aggression, attraction and similar topics. This book can be modified: feel free to add or remove modules to better suit your specific needs.Please note that the publisher requires you to login to access and download the textbooks.

About the Contributors

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Robert Biswas-Diener has written a number of books including Happiness: Unlocking the mysteries of psychological wealth and The Courage Quotient. He is senior editor for the free-textbook platform, Noba.

Ed Diener is a psychologist, professor, and author. Diener is a professor of psychology at the Universities of Utah and Virginia, and Joseph R. Smiley Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of Illinois as well as a senior scientist for the Gallup Organization. 

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