Psychology in Your Life

By Michael S. Gazzaniga and Sarah Grison

Book Overview

In the Fifth Edition of Psychology in Your Life, teaching expert Sarah Grison is proud to welcome Stephen L. Chew and Ebony Glover to the author team. Together, they have thoroughly updated the Fifth Edition with a wealth of exciting current research, wide-ranging applications to students' lives, and hands-on interactivity specifically designed to support student success and critical thinking.

A few highlights of this edition's new content:

New Thinking Critically About Psychology features: Myth Alerts allow students to challenge misconceptions while Critical Thinking About Psychology in the News activities guide students in evaluating psychological research and media. New Applying Psychology to Your Life activities: Interactive features embedded throughout the text help students explore and apply psychological concepts, including sleep deprivation and assessment (Ch. 3), the impact of neuroscience on perception (Ch. 5), and memory testing (Ch. 7). New Developing Psychological Science Literacy activities: Throughout the text, What Do the Data Mean? features help students build the skills to interpret and analyze scientific data. IMPACT Learning Strategies: The foundational six IMPACT research-based learning strategies (Improving, Monitoring, Practicing, Attending, Connecting, and Thinking Critically) are now even more actionable, allowing students to click and choose the strategies they want to try--revealing author-recommended tips for success. Health and Well-Being Applications: Coverage of Blue Zones and strategies for longevity (Ch. 4) connect psychology to real-life health benefits. Engaging Neuroscience Content: Clear explanations of electrical activity in neurons and an analogy comparing neuronal communication to social media posts help students grasp key biological concepts (Ch. 2). Enhanced Teaching Resources: Dr. Chew's new How to Study videos, plus new in-class activities to further develop students' study skills, help students build better learning strategies in and beyond the classroom.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324114576
• ISBN13: 9781324114574
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company