Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior, International Global Edition, 16th Edition

Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer, Tanya S. Martini

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Overview

Welcome to the world of psychology--and a journey through the gateways to mind and behavior. Led by authors who get rave reviews from students and instructors alike, Gateways 16e addresses instructor calls for a text that is easily customizable for the specific content covered in individual courses. Each chapter begins with learning outcomes grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy and ends with a section connecting the content to important career-relevant skills. The new edition of Gateways is fully compatible with APA guidelines such as the new Introductory Psychology Initiative and includes new resources such as guided notes for students with limited experience navigating college-level textbooks. Cutting edge research and world events such as Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement have been woven throughout the text in the same conversational style that readers have come to appreciate. Experience the fun of discovering Psychology with INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, 16th Edition.

Meet the Authors

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Dennis Coon

Dennis Coon is a publishing phenomenon and one of the best-selling authors in the field of psychology. His innovative instructional methods and student-focused style make his works perennial favorites among instructors and students alike. To date, more than two million students have learned psychology with a Coon text as their guide. Coon graduated with a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Arizona.

John O. Mitterer

John O. Mitterer holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from McMaster University. He has taught psychology at Brock University to more than 25,000 psychology students. Mitterer was the recipient of the 2003 Brock University Distinguished Teaching Award, a 2003 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Award, a 2004 3M Teaching Fellowship, the 2005 Canadian Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology, and the 2010 Brock University Don Ursino Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Large Classes. He also held a three-year Brock Chancellor's Chair for Teaching Excellence.

Tanya S. Martini

Tanya Martini obtained her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Toronto and is a professor in the psychology department at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. She has been awarded the Brock University Distinguished Teaching Award and the Chancellor's Chair for Teaching Excellence. In addition to introductory psychology, she has also taught research methods and two courses designed to facilitate students' understanding of career-related skills. Dr. Martini's research explores skill-based learning outcomes in post-secondary education, and her most recent work has investigated students' views concerning skill-based learning across their degree program. She has a particular interest in students' ability to articulate the competencies that underlie skills such as critical thinking and collaboration, and their ability to recognize how university assignments foster transferable skills that are of interest to employers. Her research in this area was recognized by an appointment to the advisory board of the Future Skills Centre in partnership with the Conference Board of Canada.

What's New

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New, streamlined structure that allows instructors greater flexibility in customizing the textbook to the specific content being covered in their course.
Inclusion of learning outcomes at the beginning of each new topic.
New theme-based sections throughout the text that were written for compatibility with the 2019 APA-IPI initiative.
Inclusion of guided notes to aid students’ ability to make the most of their textbook.
Updated content that reflects the newest psychological research, as well as trends inspired by recent world events (e.g., Covid-19).

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Focus on inclusivity and diversity, including a complete chapter on gender and sexuality distinguishes the text from many other comprehensive Introductory Psychology texts.
Focus on an understanding of career-relevant skills, including the ways in which studying psychology can contribute to the development of such skills.
Built-in formative assessment (with feedback) at the end of each section within the chapters, allowing students to check their understanding at regular intervals.
Bridges provide brief in-text cross-references that connect a topic mentioned in one chapter to further discussion in another chapter. This feature helps students grasp the interconnection of ideas that characterizes contemporary Psychology.
Both the textbook and the test bank are explicitly keyed to the American Psychology Association's Curriculum Guidelines.
Chapter in Review lists key points for each section and reinforces key concepts.

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Your Skill Set and Psychology: An Introduction to Reflective Studying
The Value of Studying Psychology
Thoughtful Engagement: How to Simplify Required Reading
Note to Self: Reflect!
Reflective Studying: Strategies for Success

1 Underpinning Psychology as a Science

Science or Pseudoscience
Role and Responsibilities of Psychologists
Looking Back: The Evolution of Psychological Science
Modern Psychological Perspectives
The Building Blocks of Psychological Science
Demonstrating Cause-and-Effect: Experimental Research
Alternative Research Methods: Nonexperimental Designs
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Information Literacy

2 Behavioral Aspects and the Human Brain

The Command Centre of the Body: The Nervous System
Looking Inside the Brain
The Largest Part of the Brain: The Cerebral Cortex
The Lower Portions of the Brain and the Hormonal System
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Staying Accountable

3 The Stages of Human Development

Change and Growth: Nature vs. Nurture
Physiological and Cognitive Development
The Affective and Social Domains of Change
Cognition: Verbal Abilities, Reasoning Skills, and Ethical Behavior
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Ethical Conduct

4 Sensory Awareness and Perceptual Processing

Sensing the World Around You
Sight: The Visual System
The Auditory System
The Sense of Taste and Smell
Attention
Perception
Your Skill Set and Psychology: How to Communicate Effectively

5 Consciousness: Different Levels of Awareness

Levels of Awareness
Altered States of Consciousness: Hypnosis and Meditation
The Nature of Sleep
Psychoactive Drug Use and Consciousness
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Metacognition

6 Fundamentals of Learning

The Foundations of Learning
Pair Up! Classical Conditioning
Shape Up! Operant Conditioning
Watch and Learn! Observational Learning
Think About It! Cognitive Learning
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Behavioral Self-Management

7 Remembering: How Memory Works

An Overview of Memory
Sensory and Short-Term (Working) Memory
Long-Term Memory
Recall and Failure to Recall
The Fallible Nature of Long-Term Memory
Strategies to Enhance Memory
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Delivering Memorable Presentations

8 Thinking, Language, and Innovation

The Basic Elements of Cognition
Problem Solving
Insight, Decision-Making, and Biases
Innovative and Creative Thinking
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Innovative Thinking and Creativity

9 Intelligence

Human Intelligence Conceptualized
Assessing Intelligence
Intellectual Talent and Dysfunction
Nature vs. Nurture and Intelligence
Ethics and Intelligence
Your Skill Set and Psychology: The Emotional Quotient

10 Motivation: Purpose and Passion

Introductory Models of Motivation
Biological Motives
Acquired and Incentive Motivation
Emotion: The Four Basic Aspects
General Theories of Motivation
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Positivity and Optimism

11 Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Sexual Development and Orientation
Gender Identities and Roles
Sexual Responses, Attitudes, and Behaviors
Sexual Relationships
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Civic Engagement

12 Individual Differences in Personality

Personality: Popular Theories
Traits: The Building Blocks of Personality
Personality Testing and Tools
Factors Influencing Personality
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Leadership

13 Health Psychology

The Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors of Health
The Relation between Stress and Health
The Value of Treatment to Boost Health
Coping Mechanisms and Health
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Coping with Stress

14 Psychological Disorders

Aetiology and Classification of Mental Health Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Mood and Personality Disorders
Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Disorders
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Perseverance

15 Therapeutic Interventions

The History of Psychotherapy
Behavior Therapies
Cognitive and Humanistic Therapies
Medical Therapies
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Managing Mental Health Issues

16 Social Thinking and Behavior

Social Groups and Individuals
All About the Attitudes
Peer and Social Influences
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Teamwork

17 Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

The Need to Belong
Helping Others
Aggression, Conflict, and Prejudice
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Diversity and Inclusion

18 Applied Psychology

The World of Work
Environmental Psychology
Legal, Community, and Sports Psychology
Your Skill Set and Psychology: Career Preparation

Appendix— The Psychologist’s Skill Set: Statistical Literacy
A.1 Descriptive Statistics: Features of a Dataset
A.2 Correlational Statistics: Size and Direction of Relationship
A.3 Inferential Statistics: Significant Numbers