Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Psychology in Action Karen Huffman




Psychology in Action, (Chapters 1-16) by Karen Huffman

This book is, for the most part, easy to follow and understand. Some things are out of order and placed in random sections, which can make taking notes hard. And some complicated things are broken down in easy enough steps and definitions to fully understand the concept unless you google it. It's not a terrible book, but it could be a lot better.

Covering all the major concepts and theories while still presenting the exciting and practical applications of psychology is a challenge. In order to meet this challenge, Huffman presents a fully integrated package that sets the stage for a perfectly choreographed learning experience. It includes a pedagogical system that makes psychology easier to learn. 

Readers will also find a robust suite of multimedia learning resources, including animations, interactive exercises, simulations and virtual experiments, and brief video clips. Psychologists can use the ninth edition as a reference for the theories and concepts.