Psychology: A Concise Introduction by Richard A. Griggs
This book explores the broad territory of the introductory psychology course while answering the growing need for a shorter, less expensive book. At less than half the price of a standard textbook, it offers an affordable alternative. A built-in Study Guide, written by the author, offers a practical suite of learning aids that foster review and self-assessment without the expense of a separate guide.
This book has working definitions of all the basic terms needed for any Psychology class. The chapters are very clear, concise an to the point.You can have a better understanding of the process of human behaviors. better understanding of how God created our bodies so we function in such an wounderful way every day.
CHAPTER 1: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY
I. The Four Major Research Perspectives
A. Perspectives Emphasizing Internal Factors
1. The Biological Perspective
2. The Cognitive Perspective
B. Perspectives Emphasizing External Factors
1. The Behavioral Perspective
2. The Sociocultural Perspective
II. Research Methods Used by Psychologists
A. Descriptive Methods
1. Observational Techniques
2. Case Studies
3. Survey Research
B. Correlational Studies
1. The Correlation Coefficient
2. Scatterplots
3. The Third-variable Problem
C. Experimental Research
III. How to Understand Research Results
A. Descriptive Statistics
1. Measures of Central Tendency
2. Measures of Variability
B. Frequency Distributions
1. Normal Distributions
2. Skewed Distributions
