Psychological Science, 4th Edition

A text that applies what researchers and educators have discovered about how, where, and why students learn. The result: science made accessible.

The authors introduce students to the fundamentals of psychology and the latest cutting-edge research through a pedagogical framework designed to keep students engaged, motivated, and learning actively. Pedagogy based on the science of learning encourages time-on-task while facilitating long-term retention. The fourth edition introduces €œPsychology: Knowledge You Can Use€ boxes. Each of these new features shows students the immediate utility of a main concept discussed in the particular chapter. By applying the science of learning and making connections to students€ everyday lives, Psychological Science, Fourth Edition, addresses how, where, and why students learn.