Introduction to Learning and Behavior

by Russell A. Powell, P. Lynne Honey, Diane G. Symbaluk

Book Overview

INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR, 5th Edition provides you with a clear introduction to the basic principles of behavior presented in an accessible, engaging manner. Using examples derived from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0495595284
• ISBN13: 9780495595281
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 549 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Straightforward and useful

The book is pretty straightforward and helpful. The mini self-examinations at the end of each section either reviews highlights the major concepts concisely or indicates that you weren't paying enough attention. I am HAPPY with my purchase. Very clear little psychology book that can also be entertaining to read.

Learning

I got this book in okay condition.It was used and almost all the pages were written on from the previous owner. Despite this, the book is easy to follow along with and at the end of each section there is a quiz to test the retention of information (granted someone has not already filled these in...with pen...). The words are small print which makes the book a bit cumbersome, but all in all, a good read if interested in psychology of learning and behavior.

Jade's Review

Learning and Behavior is very well written, clear, and effective text for Psychology students. This book covers some history of psychological theory, the actual application of those theories, and conducting and understanding behavioral research and it's implications about the learning process of humans and animals. The mini-chapter reviews and end of chapter tests are excellent for solidifying information in one's memory and aiding in the application of such information. This book provides evidence that a smaller, condensed, and micro-focused text is far more effective for studying a subject, than a huge text book attempting to cover too many fields worth of information.