Psychology: Contexts and Applications - Softcover

New streamlined format! Sixteen chapters make this text more closely aligned with the majority of introductory psychology course syllabi
New chapter on Applied Psychology covers wide range of applied topics including I/O psychology, environmental psychology, sports psychology, forensic psychology, and educational psychology
New chapter-ending feature "Resources for Psychology and Improving Humankind" includes recommended books, phone numbers, agencies and Web sites that can benefit students that want more information on a topic
New "Think It Over" sections stimualte critical thinking, creative thinking, active learning and reflective thinking skills. This systematic inclusion of thinking activities in four domains (unique to this text) gives students the opportunity to stretch their thinking in more diverse ways
Separate chapter on sociocultural diversity, including material on culture, ethnicity, gender and religion
Self Assessments in each chapter encourage students to evaluate themselves on some aspect of psychology related to the chapter's content
Learning to Learn in Psychology pre-chapter focuses on improving student's thinking and study skills, including memory and time management skills
Extensive pedagogy including Chapter Outlines, Preview sections, "The Story of '" opening vignettes, Improving Personal and Cognitive skills boxes, Applications boxes, key terms, overviews and more

John Santrock received his PH.D from the University of Minnesota in 1973. He has held teaching positions at the University of Charleston and the University of Georgia before joining the Psychology Department at the University of Texas at Dallas. John Santrock is a member of the editorial board of Developmental Psychology. His research on father custody is widely cited and used in expert witness testimony to promote flexibility and alternative considerations in custody disputes.