The sixth edition of this text retains a unified approach, the integration of historical background and the voice of Henry Gletman that has made it a classic. It also embraces change, accurately charting the evolution of psychology as new discoveries have been made and theories tested.
Basic Psychology was designed as a more accessible edition of its parent text, Psychology . Over the course of four editions, Basic Psychology has developed a distinct personality and a following all its own. The addition of Daniel Reisberg and Alan Fridlund to the Gleitman team signals a commitment to meeting the demands of a changing field. While preserving the clear writing and thoughtful pedagogy that distinguished the book in earlier editions, the Fifth Edition provides cutting-edge coverage of new developments in psychology.
This Norton International Student Edition has been produced solely for use outside the United States and Canada. It is an unabridged version of the original hardcover edition.