The modernized and enhanced content of the second edition of Introduction to Psychology engages today’s learners through innovative instruction, updated research content, and relatable applications.
This introductory textbook combined with the mastery-based software offers a comprehensive guide to core psychological concepts, connects foundational theories to modern research, and encourages students to apply psychological themes to personal experiences. The text engages students with approachable language and promotes critical thinking skills as they explore perspectives from different generations and cultures.
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NEW: Chapter 10: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
The brand-new chapter discusses sex and gender, sexual behavior, and sexuality supported by updated research and data (up to 2023), including new infographics, Dig Deeper content, Further Resources to credible, external information sources, a Chapter Project, and more!
- 10.1: Sex and Gender
- 10.2: Understanding Sexual Behavior
- 10.3: Sexuality
APA Formatting of In-Text Citations and References
In-text citations and references throughout the title now adhere to APA 7th edition guidelines, serving as a model for students to correctly format their own research writing according to APA guidelines. This second edition also includes a brand-new APA 7th Edition Appendix for students to quickly reference when writing their own citations.
UPDATED: DSM-5-TR September 2022 Updates
New edition content reflects the September 2022 updates to the DSM-5-TR, including criterion updates and more sensitive, less stigmatizing language for disorders, including:
- Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
- Bipolar and related disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Trauma and stressor-related disorders
- Substance-related and addictive disorders
UPDATED: Research, Data, and Statistics
Research and data have been updated throughout the text with an emphasis on accuracy and relevance to students. Topics of note:
- COVID-19
- Remote work
- Gender, sex, and sexuality
- Stress, lifestyle, and health
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
UPDATED: Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensuring an inclusive and accessible learning experience for students is a top priority along with helping learners feel represented as active and engaged participants in the learning process. Second-edition materials were updated to use more inclusive and accessible language. These updates are two-fold and include:
- Using gender-neutral they/them/their in lessons, content, and applications with singular “they” in addition to “he” and “she”
- Increased diversity of names and situations within the text and software
- Corrected instances of exclusive language regarding ability (e.g., “see,” “look,” and “click”)
NEW: Lesson-Level Videos
These all-new, instructor-narrated lesson-level videos provide a brief snapshot of the core lesson concepts in five minutes or less, offering additional, multimedia learning opportunities for students. These videos are fully ADA-compliant.
NEW: Over 200 New Questions
The new edition includes over 200 new questions featuring increased levels of difficulty, rigor, and real-world applicability. Each question is accompanied by error-specific feedback for all incorrect answer choices, fostering content mastery and enabling students to learn from their mistakes in real-time.
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