A History of Modern Psychology provides a thorough account of the philosophical roots and recent history of psychology. Focusing on the ideas, concepts, and research contributions of pioneer psychologists who worked in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Dr. C. James Goodwin helps undergraduate students connect psychology's present with its rich past. Now in its sixth edition, A History of Modern Psychology provides expanded coverage of the history of the applied areas of psychology, philosophical and physiological antecedents, and significant advancements in the field in the twenty-first century. New to this Edition: Expanded coverage of modern cognitive psychology and researchers including Alexander Bain, Ethel Puffer, Evelyn Hooker, and Joseph JastrowNew material on the decline of neobehaviorism, the rise of cognitive psychology, and debates on the pervasiveness of schools of psychologyNew coverage of digital history methodology, basic anxiety, placebo controls, split-brain research, observational learning, infant attachment, and delay of gratification researchEnhanced and updated online resources for instructors and studentsHighlights the many interconnections that exist among the different areas of psychologyOffers topic previews, learning objectives, content summaries, and further reading lists in each chapterFeatures "From the Miles Papers" sections that illustrate the kinds of documents found in archives and "Close-Up" boxes that examine historical issues, figures, or events in greater detail Contains "Key Date" sections that identify important events in psychology's history and a detailed timeline that helps students make connections between psychology and the rest of the worldOffers a variety of assignments and activities, annotated resources, excerpts from primary sources, and PowerPoint slides via a companion websiteProvides a comprehensive test bank with multiple choice, short answer, and essay questionsIncludes an online Student Study Guide that contains a guided concept review and several different forms of sample test material Wiley Advantage: Highlights the many interconnections that exist among the different areas of psychologyOffers topic previews, learning objectives, content summaries, and further reading lists in each chapterFeatures ???From the Miles Papers??? sections that illustrate the kinds of documents found in archives and ???Close-Up??? boxes that examine historical issues, figures, or events in greater detailContains ???Key Date??? sections that identify important events in psychology???s history and a detailed timeline that helps students make connections between psychology and the rest of the worldOffers a variety of assignments and activities, annotated resources, excerpts from primary sources, and PowerPoint slides via a companion websiteProvides a comprehensive test bank with multiple choice, short answer, and essay questionsIncludes an online Student Study Guide that contains a guided concept review and several different forms of sample test material

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