Psychology in Action12th edition

Psychology in Action, 12e is a comprehensive introductory Psychology product that fosters active learning and provides a wealth of tools that empower students to master and make connections between the key concepts. Students will leave the classroom with a solid foundation in basic psychology that will serve them in their daily lives no matter what their chosen field of study and career path.Psychology in Action 12th Edition is the work of three distinguished psychology professors with extensive experience in psychology, abnormal psychology, health and development, behavioral sciences and more. Medical, psychology and counseling students will find this textbook succeeds in promoting active learning and critical thinking whether the reader is pursuing a career in psychology or any other field. Having a foundational understanding of how psychology affects all of us in our daily lives is key to understanding human nature, personality, societal behaviors and more. Throughout the text, students will be prompted and encouraged to make connections between the concepts they are reading about and their day-to-day life.Published by Wiley in 2017, the 12th edition of Psychology in Action covers 720 pages and broken into 16 chapters. The opening chapters deal with research methods and neuroscience and biological foundations with subsequent topics and subjects covered in the book that include stress and health psychology, memory, gender, personality, states of consciousness, psychological disorders, therapy, social psychology and more. Over the previous edition, which was published three years prior in 2014, this updated version includes a new focus on grit and a growth mindset which is further highlighted in new features around personal and professional success.