For courses in Introductory Psychology
 
An introduction to psychology that focuses on applications to students’ own lives
Mastering the World of Psychology provides students a solid introduction to the diverse field of psychology – and how it applies to their lives. Authors Samuel Wood, Ellen Green Wood, and Denise Boyd present theory and research in an engaging and accessible fashion, with plenty of opportunities for students to test their understanding and hone their critical-thinking skills. The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly updated and now incorporates several contemporary themes in order to give students an up-to-date view of the discipline.

NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook.

Mastering the World of Psychology, Sixth Edition is also available via Revel™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. You can also purchase a loose-leaf print reference to complement Revel Mastering the World of Psychology . This is optional.

Samuel E. Wood (deceased) received his doctorate from the University of Florida. He taught at West Virginia University and the University of Missouri—St. Louis, and was a member of the doctoral faculty at both universities. From 1984 to 1996, he served as president of the Higher Education Center, a consortium of 14 colleges and universities in the St. Louis area. He was a cofounder of the Higher Education Cable TV channel (HEC-TV) in St. Louis, and served as its president and CEO from its founding in 1987 until 1996.
 
Ellen Green Wood received her doctorate in educational psychology from St. Louis University and was an adjunct professor of psychology at St. Louis Community College at Meramec. She has also taught in the clinical experiences program in education at Washington University and at the University of Missouri—St. Louis. In addition to her teaching, Dr. Wood has developed and taught seminars on critical thinking. She received the Telecourse Pioneer Award from 1982 through 1988 for her contributions to the field of distance learning.
 
Denise Boyd received her EdD in educational psychology from the University of Houston and has been a psychology instructor at Houston Community College since 1988. During her tenure at HCC, Dr. Boyd has served as department chair, associate department chair, and program coordinator. She has coauthored five other Pearson texts: with Samuel Wood and Ellen Green Wood, The World of Psychology; with Helen Bee, Lifespan Development, The Developing Child, and The Growing Child; and with Genevieve Stevens, Current Readings in Lifespan Development.

1. Introduction to Psychology
2. Biology and Behavior
3. Sensation and Perception
4. Consciousness
5. Learning
6. Memory
7. Cognition, Language, and Intelligence
8. Human Development
9. Motivation and Emotion
10. Health and Stress
11. Personality Theory and Assessment
12. Psychological Disorders
13. Therapies
14. Social Psychology