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Essentials of Psychology: The Science of Behavior

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Essentials of Psychology: The Science of Behavior

Fifth Edition   Ettinger, © 2013, 750 pages

Essentials of Psychology: The Science of Behavior demonstrates to students how the science of psychology has evolved and how it continues to develop. The book engages students in the scientific process by asking questions and demonstrating how scientific research can answer them; it also discusses the methods of research throughout the text.

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About the Author

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Dr. R. H. Ettinger is a professor of psychology at Eastern Oregon University. His research focuses on psychopharmacology and includes investigations of the neural mechanisms underlying feeding and addiction. Notably, his research has led to the development of an anticocaine antibody and the understanding of the role of Pavlovian conditioning in drug tolerance and addiction. In addition to this textbook, Ettinger is the author of a textbook on psychopharmacology. In addition to his research and writing, he is an avid cyclist and cross-country skier, and he enjoys flying his private airplane and providing instrument instruction to other pilots.

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The 5th edition of Essentials of Psychology: The Science of Behavior is the most current brief-edition introductory textbook available. It continues to present contrasting theoretical perspectives throughout while maintaining a strong scientific orientation to the study of psychology. For instance, while the text emphasizes a strong scientific perspective, it presents competing points of view on several of the most important topics including animal language, behavioral disorders and their treatment, and issues in social psychology. Some of the most noticeable changes to the 5th edition include the following:

  • Chapter 1 - addition of new sections on evolutionary and cultural psychology; changes to discussions of psychological research to be consistent with the 6th edition of the APA publication manual; and elaboration on the use of institutional review board and animal welfare committees on university campuses in Chapter 2
  • Chapter 2 - expanded discussion of addiction, tolerance, and dependence
  • Chapter 3 - coverage of the role of dopamine in taste preferences and discussion of stereograms
  • Chapter 4 - added coverage of the neurobiology of consciousness and the role of melatonin in sleep
  • Chapter 5 - expanded discussion of conditioned immunosuppression
  • Chapter 6 - updates to ongoing memory research surrounding 9/11
  • Chapter 7 - discussion of new research on cognitive dissonance and lifestyles
  • Chapter 8 - expanded coverage of the neurobiology of emotion and Type D personality
  • Chapter 9 - enhanced discussion of universal grammar and animal language
  • Chapter 10 - new sections on epigenetics and the effects of alcohol on development
  • Chapter 12 - expanded coverage of Freud's personality structures and a new section on Karen Horney's views on neurotic needs
  • Chapter 13 - completely revised classifications of behavioral disorders to correspond with anticipated changes in DSM-5; expanded coverage of magnetic seizure therapy, deep brain stimulation, and psychoactive drugs in Chapter 16
  • Chapter 14 - new sections on groupthink and impression management

    • In addition to the chapter changes in this version there are several hundred citations that were published between 2008 and 2012. These enhancements help to ensure a textbook that will provide the most current introduction to the science of psychology and behavior.



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