"This undergraduate textbook reviews psychological research in the major areas of reasoning and thinking: deduction, induction, hypothesis testing, probability judgement, and decision making. It also covers the major theoretical debates in each area, and devotes a chapter to one of the liveliest issues in the field: the question of human rationality. Central themes that recur throughout the book include not only rationality, but also the relation between normative theories such as logic, probability theory, and decision theory, and human performance, both in experiments and in the world outside the laboratory. No prior acquaintance with formal systems is assumed, and everyday examples are used throughout to illustrate technical and theoretical points."--Jacket
"Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior" provides a comprehensive exploration of the field of psychology, delving into the intricate workings of the human mind and behavior. Covering key topics such as cognition, emotion, perception, and social interactions, this book offers a foundational understanding of how psychological principles shape individuals and societies alike. Through clear explanations and insightful examples, it illuminates the methods and discoveries that define psychology as a dynamic science, relevant to understanding both everyday experiences and complex psychological phenomena.