Experience Psychology

Written by renowned author and psychologist Laura King, Experience Psychology is repeatedly described as a ‘breakthrough college textbook' that helps first-level students more proficient in the scientific study of human behavior and the mind. The author achieves this goal by encouraging readers to ask questions and embark on in-depth research to answer them. Laura King designed this book to help beginners understand the essentials of psychology while inspiring them to explore its deeper aspects, such as psychological disorders, social psychology, and health psychology using the exercises and interactive assignments. Experience Psychology (published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, ISBN 9780073405476) communicates the subject in a way that students can relate to their own personal experiences, community, and relationships. The book successfully uses everyday life situations to explain the states of consciousness, memory, and learning, as well as biological factors affecting behavior, such as the nervous system as well as sensation and perception. The first few chapters of Experience Psychology focus on building the basics, which students can later use to understand the various treatment and assessment methods in diagnosing mental disorders. This comprehensive reference also covers topics like social psychology, human development, personality, and motivation. Designed for introductory classes, this textbook features a compelling chapter on health psychology, which discusses how psychological theories can be used in honing a healthier mind and body. By the end of the course, psychology majors and students of general psychology alike should develop a renewed interest in the field. Other titles from the same author include Modules: The Science of Psychology, The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, and The Science of Psychology + Connect Plus, with LearnSmart.