Spencer A. Rathus

Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, Sixth Canadian Edition

PSYCH

Lois Fichner-Rathus

Jeffrey S. Nevid

Engaging students and cultivating understanding in a world of diversity. Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, 9/e examines the rich diversity found in human sexuality. More significantly, the text places an emphasis on cultivating understanding in a world of increasing diversity through personal engagement. Students are encouraged to reflect upon their own beliefs and experiences throughout the text in order to foster a more personal and impactful learning experience. The text also helps students develop their own opinions by promoting critical thinking skills, personal sexual health awareness, and responsible decision-making. MyDeveleopmentLab is an integral part of the Rathus / Nevid / Fichner-Rathus program. Key learning applications include Video Series for Human Sexuality, "My Life, My Sexuality," Assessment, and Personalized Study Plan. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MyDevelopmentLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking - Critical Thinking boxes are integrated into the margins. Boxes ask students to delve deeper into the material and reconsider their own opinions and ideas. Engage Students - The newly updated "Real Students Real Questions" feature increases students' critical thinking skills by incorporating real questions from actual college students, as posed to instructors. Explore Research - Throughout the text, " A Closer Look" boxes provide in-depth discussions of scientific techniques and skill-building exercises such as "Breast Self-Examination," Self-Examination of the Testes," and "What to Do If You Suspect You Have Contracted an STD." Understand Sexuality - Through new and updated features like "My Life, My Sexuality," and "A World of Diversity" the authors strengthen comprehension of the material while fostering greater reflection and understanding. Support Instructors - The 9th edition is accompanied by a rich instructor support package, including new video embedded PowerPoints, a heavily updated Instructor's Manual and Test Bank that are organized according to in-text Learning Objectives for ease of use, and MyDevelopmentLab with the new Human Sexuality Video Series. 0205989322 / 9780205989324 Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (Case) Plus NEW MyPsychLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205206514 / 9780205206513 NEW MyPsychLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205909469 / 9780205909469 Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (case)

Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity

PSYCHOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND CONNECTIONS, BRIEF VERSION, will help your students make the connections between key concepts in psychology and the connections between those concepts and their own lives. Spencer Rathus's warm and engaging writing style explains the fundamentals in ways that students can understand, and then goes a step further to show how those fundamentals relate to students' daily lives. Rathus's commitment to helping students learn goes beyond the text narrative and is reflected in the text's proven active learning system, PQ4R (Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, and Recite). This system is seamlessly integrated into the book's companion Connections CD-ROM, the Book Companion Web Site, and the Study Guide--all of which are FREE with every new copy of the text. New "Learning Connections" and "Life Connections" sections in the text also include icons that cue students to interactive content on the Connections CD-ROM and the Book Companion Web Site. This seamless integration of text and technology enhances the active learning system, PQ4R, in the text, and gives students multiple ways to connect with the text's current research and relevant applications. In this edition, Rathus invites students to learn about the latest in evolutionary psychology, biology, diversity, and gender issues in psychology--in a text that is concise yet thorough.

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Learn about psychology YOUR Way with Rathus' PSYCH, 7th edition! Reflecting the latest developments from the field, this easy-reference textbook presents key issues in psychology through visually engaging chapters. Throughout the new edition, inspiring quotes from psychologists, authors and celebrities motivate you to dive deeper, while Truth-or-Fiction questions enable you to check your progress and expand your understanding of important concepts. PSYCH engages students of all generations and learning styles -- helping you think critically about Introductory/General Psychology. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Engaging students and cultivating understanding in a world of diversity. Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, 9/e examines the rich diversity found in human sexuality. More significantly, the text places an emphasis on cultivating understanding in a world of increasing diversity through personal engagement. Students are encouraged to reflect upon their own beliefs and experiences throughout the text in order to foster a more personal and impactful learning experience. The text also helps students develop their own opinions by promoting critical thinking skills, personal sexual health awareness, and responsible decision-making. MyDeveleopmentLab is an integral part of the Rathus / Nevid / Fichner-Rathus program. Key learning applications include Video Series for Human Sexuality, "My Life, My Sexuality," Assessment, and Personalized Study Plan. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning -- MyDevelopmentLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking -- Critical Thinking boxes are integrated into the margins. Boxes ask students to delve deeper into the material and reconsider their own opinions and ideas. Engage Students -- The newly updated "Real Students Real Questions" feature increases students' critical thinking skills by incorporating real questions from actual college students, as posed to instructors. Explore Research -- Throughout the text, " A Closer Look" boxes provide in-depth discussions of scientific techniques and skill-building exercises such as "Breast Self-Examination," Self-Examination of the Testes," and "What to Do If You Suspect You Have Contracted an STD." Understand Sexuality -- Through new and updated features like "My Life, My Sexuality," and "A World of Diversity" the authors strengthen comprehension of the material while fostering greater reflection and understanding. Support Instructors -- The 9th edition is accompanied by a rich instructor support package, including new video embedded PowerPoints, a heavily updated Instructor's Manual and Test Bank that are organized according to in-text Learning Objectives for ease of use, and MyDevelopmentLab with the new Human Sexuality Video Series. NOTE: This is the standalone book, if you want the Book with Access Card order the ISBN below; 0205961398 / 9780205961399 Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (Case) Plus NEW MyDevelopmentLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of 0205206522 / 9780205206520 NEW MyDevelopmentLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205909469 / 9780205909469 Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (hardcover)

Principles in Practice

Psychology

By Anne M. Cooper, St Petersburg Junior College. For each chapter of Rathus's text, the Test Bank offers over 175 multiple-choice questions (including 5 questions covering content found on the Connections CD-ROM), more than 20 fill-in questions, 10 true/false questions, and 5 essay questions, along with answer keys with referenes to main text page numbers, learning objectives, difficulty level, and type of question. The Test Bank also includes a midterm and final exam, which each consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.

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This text is an unbound, three hole punched version. In the 13th edition of Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment and Growth, Binder Ready Version, 13th Edition authors Jeffrey Nevid and Spencer Rathus continue to reflect on the many ways in which psychology relates to the lives we live and the important roles that psychology can play in helping us adjust to the many challenges we face in our daily lives. Throughout, the authors explore applications of psychological concepts and principles in meeting life challenges such as managing our time, developing our self-identity, building and maintaining friendships and intimate relationships, adopting healthier behaviors and lifestyles, coping with stress, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders.

Adjustment and Growth

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Voyages in Development

Childhood and Adolescence

Beverly Greene

Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

Psych (Book Only)

Scott G. Veenvliet

Shannon J. Maheu

Created through a "student-tested, faculty-approved" review process with students and faculty, PSYCH 2ce is an engaging and accessible solution that accommodates the diverse lifestyles of Canadian students at a value-based price. PSYCH 2ce is an extremely concise, visually appealing text that introduces psychology concepts without any delays or distractions. Designed for today's students in every detail, this unique solution was developed through conversations, focus groups, interviews, surveys, and input from thousands of students and hundreds of faculty members like you. From its abbreviated, no-nonsense title to its engaging, effective content, PSYCH 2ce ushers in a groundbreaking new genre of introductory psychology texts that's perfect for modern learners.

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New edition of a standard textbook for undergraduate students in the field. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

For courses in Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology. A mainstream text with a contemporary twist, this introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation of students in a changing world. It offers a fully-integrated approach that interweaves diversity issues, theoretical perspectives, research and multimedia content throughout. Students gain insight into their own attitudes and behavior patterns through carefully selected questionnaires.

Media and Research Update

In the 14th edition of this market leading title, Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment and Growth, authors Spencer Rathus and Jeffrey Nevid continue to reflect on the many ways in which psychology relates to the lives we live and the important roles that psychology can play in helping us adjust to the many challenges we face in our daily lives. Throughout the text, the authors explore applications of psychological concepts and principles in meeting life challenges such as managing time, developing self-identity, building and maintaining relationships, adopting healthier lifestyles, coping with stress, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to meet the needs and concerns of a new generation of students. It provides additional information on psychology in the digital age, social media, the current Opioid crisis, as well as offering greater coverage of matters concerning sexuality and gender, and sexual orientation.

PSYCH 4 maximizes students' effort and engagement by empowering them to direct their own learning, through a single, affordable course solution. PSYCH 4 offers full coverage of course concepts through unique resources and features that mirror the natural study habits of students. Additionally, instructors benefit from hundreds of new references from 2013 and 2014 developments in the field of psychology coupled with straightforward quizzing, assessment, and reporting options. Of note, PSYCH 4 combines an easy-reference, paperback textbook with chapter review cards, and a groundbreaking online product that enables students to study how and when they want- including on their smartphones! With the innovative StudyBoard, students can collect notes and create StudyBits throughout the product, and then leverage a series of tags and filters to organize and personalize their study time. Both instructors and students can monitor progress through a series of Concept Tracking reports and traditional Gradebook features, ensuring improved outcomes. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Challenges of Life

A long-respected standard in the psychology of adjustment, Psychology and the Challenges of Life, Eleventh Edition has been thoroughly updated and contemporized to provide students the ability to reflect on how psychology relates to the lives we live and the roles that psychology can play in helping us with the challenges we face. Authors Jeffrey Nevid and Spencer Rathus explore the many applications of psychological concepts and principles used to meet the challenges of daily life, while encouraging students to apply concepts to themselves through active learning exercises, self-assessment questionnaires, and journaling exercises.

Exploring Health Psychology provides comprehensive yet student-friendly coverage of both traditional topics in the field and important contemporary issues relating to reproductive, sexual, and psychological health. Using an informal, sometimes humorous narrative, the authors engage students of all interest levels, abilities, and learning styles by emphasizing the application of health and wellbeing psychology in their daily lives. Balancing depth and accessibly, each chapter describes the body systems relevant to a particular topic, incorporates up-to-date information and research, and contains relatable examples, real-world applications, compelling discussion and review questions, personal stories and vignettes, a running glossary, and more. Broad in scope, Exploring Health Psychology examines the interactions between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in psychological disorders and discusses their psychological and medical treatment. Critical psychological health issues such as anxiety and depression, the health of sexual and gender minorities, and the psychological dangers and pitfalls of the digital age are addressed to meet the needs of today’s students. An array of active learning features based on the SQ4R pedagogy—Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Reflect, and Review—enables students to take an active role in the learning process, develop effective study habits, strengthen critical and scientific thinking, and comprehend, retain, and apply the material.

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