TY - BOOK AU - Freberg,Laura AU - Cacioppo,John T. TI - Discovering psychology: the science of mind SN - 9781473736757 (ebook) PY - 2015/// CY - Australia PB - South-Western KW - Psychology KW - ukslc KW - thema KW - Self-help & personal development KW - Psychotherapy KW - lcsh N1 - Formerly CIP; Also available in printed form ISBN 9781305088375; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - Authors John Cacioppo and Laura Freberg portray psychology as being an integrative science in two ways. First, they have written a text that reflects psychology's rightful place as a hub science that draws from and is cited by research in many other fields; Psychology is evolving into an integrative, multidisciplinary field, and this innovative book offers an opportunity to learn about it. Authors John Cacioppo and Laura Freberg highlight connections within psychology as well as between psychology and other disciplines. The writing and features are smart and engaging, and consistently illustrate the benefit of using multiple perspectives within psychology. Cacioppo and Freberg offer the best science possible, including exciting new research findings likely to expand readers' understanding of psychology as a scientific field of study. Features and images coordinate with and enhance the book, providing many additional opportunities for critical thinking and connecting ideas UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9781473736757 ER -