its engaging writing style, comprehensive coverage of keyresearch, and strong pedagogical features, psychology focuses ongetting students to actually read and enjoy their textbook. Alltextual material in this book is organized around learningobjectives, framed as questions, making this text a fullyintegrated system of study. This south asian edition of psychology ?adapted under the supervision of professor girishwar misra ofthe university of delhi?provides indian students with additionalmaterial on the history of psychology and recent developments inindia; discussions on qualitative research methods, areas ofresearch and career options in psychology today; and includes anextensive reading list and web links. Keeping in mind indianstudents' needs, american contexts, examples, and photos have beenreplaced throughout by indian ones. A chapter opening prologue for each chapter. Learning objectives for each chapter in question format. All textual material is organized around these objectives, making this text a fully integrated system of study. Practice quizzes after each learning segment, and a longer practice test at the end of each chapter. Extensive cross-referencing of concepts. Running glossary on the margins. Difficult words explained in footnotes, which no other textbook includes, so the text will be easily understood even by those not so confident in english. Special sections on classic studies in psychology, psychology in the news, and applying psychology to everyday life. A detailed chapter summary at the end of each chapter. A concept map at the end of each chapter charts out the major objectives and their links.

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