Essentials of Psycology in Action

Provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to psychology, promoting active learning through critical thinking activities. Emphasis is on psychology as an empirical study of human experience, Try This Yourself activities and the SQ4R (survey, question, read, recite, review and “write”) method. An extensive, self-directed pedagogy allows readers to learn the information at their own speed. Discussions of gender and cultural issues are both integrated and highlighted throughout.