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About the Author
Dedication
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Preface
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The Science of Psychology
1.1
History and Approaches
1.2
Subfields in Psychology
1.3
Research Methods: Empiricism, Hypothesizing, and Experimental Design
1.4
Scientific Research Methods: Data Analysis, Theorizing, and Replication
1.5
Contemporary Issues: A Revolution in Methodology
1.6
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Neuroscience
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Neurons, Glia, and the Action Potential
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Neurotransmitters and Hormones
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Anatomy of the Brain
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Research Methods and Neuroimaging
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Contemporary Issues: Brain-Computer Interface
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2.6
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Behavioral Genetics and Evolutionary Psychology
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3.1
Understanding Genetics
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3.2
Behavioral Genetics
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3.3
Evolution and Eugenics
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3.4
Evolutionary Psychology
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3.5
Contemporary Issues: Polygenic Risk Scores and Predicting Your Future
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3.6
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Consciousness, Sleep, and Psychoactive Drugs
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4.1
The Conscious Mind
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4.2
Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming
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4.3
Psychoactive Drugs: Alcohol, Nicotine, and Psychostimulants
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4.4
Psychoactive Drugs: Opioids, Cannabis, and Hallucinogens
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Contemporary Issues: Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness
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4.6
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Senses and Perception
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5.1
The Visual System
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Perception and Psychophysics
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Hearing and Balance
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Touch, Smell, Taste, and Other Senses
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Contemporary Issues: How Technology Affects Perception
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Learning
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6.1
Classical Conditioning
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Instrumental and Operant Conditioning
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Social Learning: Learning from Others
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Applied Use of Associative Learning
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Contemporary Issues: Cyberpsychology
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Motivation and Emotions
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7.1
Causal Factors of Motivation
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Motivation in Practice
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Theories of Emotions
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The Biology and Psychology of Different Emotions
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Contemporary Issues: Affective Neuroscience
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Cognitive Psychology and Memory
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8.1
Cognitive Revolution
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Memory, Part One
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Memory, Part Two
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Cognitive Neuroscience
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Contemporary Issues: Erased and Implanted Memories
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Intelligence, Language, Judgment, and Decision Making
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9.1
Intelligence and Expertise
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9.2
Psycholinguistics
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Judgments, Heuristics, Fallacies, and Biases
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Decision Making
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Contemporary Issues: Choice Architecture and Nudges
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Development and Lifespan
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10.1
Prenatal and Newborns
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Early Childhood
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Ages and Stages
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Adolescence, Adulthood, and Aging
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Contemporary Issues: Population Demographics and Geriatric Psychology
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Sex, Gender, and Love
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Studying Sex
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Sexual Development and Gender Identity
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Sexual Orientation, Attraction, and Sexual Behavior
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Love, Relationships, and Marriage
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Contemporary Issues: Artificial Intimacy
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Social Psychology
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Attribution, Persuasion, Conformity, and Obedience
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12.2
The Psychology of Groups
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Aggression, Cults, Mobs, and Prosocial Behavior
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Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Contemporary Issues: Partisanship
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Personality
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Personality Theories
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The Big Five Personality Traits and Personality Tests
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Genetics, Biology, and the Personalities of Animals
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The Self
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Contemporary Issues: Time Perspective
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Psychological Disorders
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History and Diagnosis
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Developmental, Substance Use, and Eating Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia
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Personality Disorders
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Contemporary Issues: Destigmatizing Psychological Disorders
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Treatments for Psychological Disorders
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Historical Approaches, Psychoanalysis, and Humanistic Psychotherapy
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Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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Psychopharmacology
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Other Forms of Therapy and Biological Treatments
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Contemporary Issues: Tailored Treatment
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Stress and Health Psychology
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The Impact of Stress on the Body
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Causes and Assessment of Stress
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Stress Management
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Health Psychology, Happiness, and Life Satisfaction
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Contemporary Issues: The Future of Psychology
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