Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester …
Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.Senior Contributing AuthorsRose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac UniversityContributing AuthorsKathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State CollegeWilliam Jenkins, Mercer UniversityArlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph's UniversityMarilyn Lovett, Livingstone CollegeMarion Perlmutter, University of Michigan
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems Explain the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems Differentiate between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Differentiate …
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Differentiate between stimulus-based and response-based definitions of stress Define stress as a process Differentiate between good stress and bad stress Describe the early contributions of Walter Cannon and Hans Selye to the stress research field Understand the physiological basis of stress and describe the general adaptation syndrome
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