Psychology 3: College-Prep Foundations for Future Psychology Majors

By Kenneth Goldstein

Psychology 3: College-Prep Foundations for Future Psychology Majors
By Kenneth Goldstein, PhD

This third volume in the nationally aligned high-school psychology series gives students a complete bridge between secondary education and the expectations of college-level psychology courses. Written in clear, accessible language, this book integrates research methods, biological foundations, advanced cognition, identity development, social psychology, cultural psychology, applied psychology, and academic pathways into one cohesive, student-friendly textbook.

Students will learn to think like psychologists-evaluating evidence, analyzing behavior across multiple levels, and connecting scientific concepts to real-world situations. Each unit includes explanations, illustrations of key ideas, practical applications, review questions, writing prompts, and activities that build genuine college readiness.

Perfect for high-school programs preparing students for psychology majors, dual-enrollment courses, honors tracks, independent study, homeschool families, and academic enrichment programs.

Inside this comprehensive volume students will explore:

- Advanced research methods, scientific reasoning, and study evaluation
- Biological foundations of behavior: brain, hormones, sleep & genetics
- Learning science, memory systems, problem-solving & metacognition
- Adolescent development, identity formation & life-span connections
- Attitudes, norms, influence, group dynamics & cultural frameworks
- Applied psychology for study skills, decision-making & life success
- The academic fields of psychology, research labs & career pathways
- How to integrate psychology across cognitive, social & biological levels

Designed to exceed curriculum expectations, Psychology 3 equips students with the knowledge, skills, and thinking habits they need to excel in college-level psychology and understand human behavior with clarity and confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3PKD5H2
• ISBN13: 9798275801125
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"